Physics A-Level
Unit conversion between atomic-scale and SI units
What Unit conversion between atomic-scale and SI units means in Physics A-Level, as defined for AQA.
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Multiplying by 1.60 × 10⁻¹⁹ changes eV to J and dividing changes J to eV, so the result can be expressed in eV or J as required.
Topics that use Unit conversion between atomic-scale and SI units
- Collisions of electrons with atoms (AQA A-Level)
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