Convert petanewton to attonewton
Please provide values below to convert petanewton [PT] to attonewton [aN], or Convert attonewton to petanewton.
How to Convert Petanewton to Attonewton
1 PT = 1e+33 aN
Example: convert 15 PT to aN:
15 PT = 15 × 1e+33 aN = 1.5e+34 aN
Petanewton to Attonewton Conversion Table
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Petanewton
A petanewton (PT) is a unit of force equal to 10^15 newtons, used for measuring extremely large forces.
History/Origin
The petanewton was introduced as part of the SI prefixes to facilitate the expression of very large forces, although it is rarely used in practical applications due to the scale of forces involved.
Current Use
The petanewton is primarily used in scientific contexts involving large-scale forces, such as astrophysics and cosmology, but remains a theoretical unit with limited practical application.
Attonewton
An attonewton (aN) is a unit of force equal to 10^-18 newtons.
History/Origin
The attonewton is part of the SI prefixes system, introduced to measure extremely small forces, with its usage becoming more relevant in nanotechnology and precision measurements.
Current Use
Attonewtons are used in scientific research involving microscopic forces, such as in atomic and molecular physics, and in nanotechnology applications where very small forces are measured.