Convert Earth's equatorial radius to nanometer
Please provide values below to convert Earth's equatorial radius [R_e] to nanometer [nm], or Convert nanometer to Earth's equatorial radius.
How to Convert Earth's Equatorial Radius to Nanometer
1 R_e = 6.378137e+15 nm
Example: convert 15 R_e to nm:
15 R_e = 15 × 6.378137e+15 nm = 9.5672055e+16 nm
Earth's Equatorial Radius to Nanometer Conversion Table
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Earth's Equatorial Radius
The Earth's equatorial radius is the distance from the center of the Earth to the equator, approximately 6,378.1 kilometers.
History/Origin
The size and shape of the Earth have been a subject of study since ancient times. Modern measurements are made using satellite geodesy.
Current Use
The Earth's equatorial radius is a fundamental parameter in geodesy, geophysics, and astronomy. It is used in cartography and for defining the shape of the Earth.
Nanometer
A nanometer is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one billionth of a meter.
History/Origin
The term “nanometer” gained prominence in the late 20th century with the advent of nanotechnology and the development of microscopes capable of observing objects at that scale.
Current Use
The nanometer is commonly used to express dimensions on an atomic and molecular scale. It is used to specify the wavelength of electromagnetic radiation near the visible part of the spectrum and in the field of nanotechnology.