Convert Rydberg constant to kilopond meter
Please provide values below to convert Rydberg constant [Ry] to kilopond meter [kp*m], or Convert kilopond meter to Rydberg constant.
How to Convert Rydberg Constant to Kilopond Meter
1 Ry = 2.22285296202067e-19 kp*m
Example: convert 15 Ry to kp*m:
15 Ry = 15 × 2.22285296202067e-19 kp*m = 3.334279443031e-18 kp*m
Rydberg Constant to Kilopond Meter Conversion Table
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Rydberg Constant
The Rydberg constant (Ry) is a physical constant that represents the highest wavenumber (inverse wavelength) of any photon in the hydrogen atom's emission spectrum, used to calculate spectral lines.
History/Origin
Named after the Swedish physicist Johannes Rydberg, the Rydberg constant was introduced in the late 19th century as part of Rydberg's formula to describe the spectral lines of hydrogen, significantly advancing atomic physics.
Current Use
The Rydberg constant is used in quantum physics and spectroscopy to determine energy levels of hydrogen and other hydrogen-like atoms, and in calculations involving atomic spectra and quantum mechanics.
Kilopond Meter
A kilopond meter (kp·m) is a unit of torque or moment of force, representing the force of one kilopond applied at a distance of one meter from the pivot point.
History/Origin
The kilopond meter was used in the past within the metric system to quantify torque, especially in mechanical and engineering contexts, before the adoption of the new SI units. It is based on the kilopond, a gravitational unit of force equivalent to the weight of one kilogram under standard gravity.
Current Use
The kilopond meter is largely obsolete and rarely used today. Torque is now typically measured in newton meters (N·m) within the SI system, which is the standard in scientific and engineering applications.