Convert megaelectron-volt to ton (explosives)
Please provide values below to convert megaelectron-volt [MeV] to ton (explosives) [ton], or Convert ton (explosives) to megaelectron-volt.
How to Convert Megaelectron-Volt to Ton (Explosives)
1 MeV = 3.8292940583174e-23 ton
Example: convert 15 MeV to ton:
15 MeV = 15 × 3.8292940583174e-23 ton = 5.7439410874761e-22 ton
Megaelectron-Volt to Ton (Explosives) 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.
Ton (Explosives)
A ton (explosives) is a unit of measurement used to quantify the explosive power equivalent to one ton of TNT, typically used in military and demolition contexts.
History/Origin
The ton (explosives) originated as a standardized measure to compare explosive yields, with its use becoming prominent during the 20th century for military and industrial applications, aligning with the adoption of the ton as a unit of mass and energy.
Current Use
Today, the ton (explosives) is primarily used in military, demolition, and mining industries to estimate explosive quantities and effects, often expressed in terms of equivalent TNT mass for safety and planning purposes.