Convert megaelectron-volt to megawatt-hour
Please provide values below to convert megaelectron-volt [MeV] to megawatt-hour [MW*h], or Convert megawatt-hour to megaelectron-volt.
How to Convert Megaelectron-Volt to Megawatt-Hour
1 MeV = 4.45049065e-23 MW*h
Example: convert 15 MeV to MW*h:
15 MeV = 15 × 4.45049065e-23 MW*h = 6.675735975e-22 MW*h
Megaelectron-Volt to Megawatt-Hour Conversion Table
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Megaelectron-Volt
A megaelectron-volt (MeV) is a unit of energy equal to one million electron-volts, commonly used in nuclear and particle physics to express the energy of particles.
History/Origin
The megaelectron-volt was introduced as a convenient unit for expressing high-energy particles in physics, particularly after the development of particle accelerators in the mid-20th century, replacing the electron-volt for larger energy scales.
Current Use
Today, the MeV is widely used in nuclear physics, particle physics, and astrophysics to quantify the energy of subatomic particles, nuclear reactions, and cosmic phenomena.
Megawatt-Hour
A megawatt-hour (MW·h) is a unit of energy equal to one megawatt of power sustained for one hour.
History/Origin
The megawatt-hour has been used since the development of large-scale electrical power systems to quantify energy production and consumption, especially in power generation and grid management, becoming standard in the 20th century.
Current Use
It is commonly used today to measure electricity generation, consumption, and capacity in power plants, utilities, and energy markets worldwide.