Convert kiloelectron-volt to newton meter
Please provide values below to convert kiloelectron-volt [keV] to newton meter [N*m], or Convert newton meter to kiloelectron-volt.
How to Convert Kiloelectron-Volt to Newton Meter
1 keV = 1.602176634e-16 N*m
Example: convert 15 keV to N*m:
15 keV = 15 × 1.602176634e-16 N*m = 2.403264951e-15 N*m
Kiloelectron-Volt to Newton Meter Conversion Table
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Kiloelectron-Volt
A kiloelectron-volt (keV) is a unit of energy equal to 1,000 electron-volts, commonly used in atomic and nuclear physics to measure small amounts of energy.
History/Origin
The electron-volt was introduced in the early 20th century as a convenient unit for expressing energies at the atomic scale, with the prefix 'kilo' added later to denote 1,000 electron-volts, especially in high-energy physics and astrophysics.
Current Use
The keV is widely used today in fields such as X-ray spectroscopy, astrophysics, and particle physics to quantify energies of particles, photons, and nuclear processes.
Newton Meter
A newton meter (N·m) is a unit of torque or energy, representing the amount of force applied over a distance.
History/Origin
The newton meter was established as a standard unit of torque and energy in the International System of Units (SI) to provide a consistent measurement for mechanical work and rotational force.
Current Use
It is commonly used in engineering and physics to quantify torque in mechanical systems and to measure energy in contexts such as physics calculations and energy conversions.