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Source UnitThe liter is a metric unit of volume that is widely used around the world for measuring liquid quantities. One liter is equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters (cm³) or 1 cubic decimeter (dm³). It is not part of the International System of Units (SI) but is accepted for use with the SI. The liter is commonly used in many countries for packaging and labeling beverages and other liquid products. It provides a convenient measure for household and industrial liquids, offering a standardized unit that simplifies trade and communication.
Current Use
The liter is extensively used worldwide for measuring volumes of liquids and is a staple in both household and industrial settings. It is used in various industries, including food and beverage, where it is the standard unit for selling drinks and liquid food products. In automotive industries, it measures engine displacements, and in science, it is a common unit for chemical and biological experiments.
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The liter was originally defined based on the mass of water, making it dependent on a physical property.
Abcoulomb Cubic Centimeterabc·cm³
Target UnitThe abcoulomb cubic centimeter is a non-standard derived unit of volume that represents the space occupied by a cubic centimeter, specifically associated with an electric charge of one abcoulomb. This unit is not part of the International System of Units (SI) but can be useful in specific scientific and engineering contexts. The abcoulomb itself is a unit of electric charge, where one abcoulomb is defined as the amount of charge transferred by a current of one abampere in one second. Therefore, the abcoulomb cubic centimeter can conceptually link electric charge to the volume of space it occupies in certain physical systems.
Current Use
While the abcoulomb cubic centimeter is not commonly used in modern scientific literature, it can still be encountered in specialized fields, particularly in theoretical physics and electrostatics. It may be referenced in academic studies that link electric charge with physical space, especially in discussions about charge distribution in small volumes. Researchers in electrical engineering and materials science may use this unit when dealing with micro-scale or nano-scale phenomena where both charge and volume play critical roles.
Fun Fact
The abcoulomb is part of the CGS system which was once widely used before the SI system became the standard.
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Liter
volume • Non-SI
Definition
The liter is a metric unit of volume that is widely used around the world for measuring liquid quantities. One liter is equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters (cm³) or 1 cubic decimeter (dm³). It is not part of the International System of Units (SI) but is accepted for use with the SI. The liter is commonly used in many countries for packaging and labeling beverages and other liquid products. It provides a convenient measure for household and industrial liquids, offering a standardized unit that simplifies trade and communication.
History & Origin
The liter originated in France as part of the metric system introduced in 1795. It was defined as the volume of one kilogram of pure water at the temperature of its maximum density, which is approximately 4°C. This initial definition linked the liter closely with the gram, a unit of mass. Over time, the definition of the liter evolved to become more precise and independent of a specific substance and temperature.
Etymology: The word 'liter' comes from the French 'litre', which in turn derives from the older term 'litron', a unit in the pre-revolutionary French system.
Current Use
The liter is extensively used worldwide for measuring volumes of liquids and is a staple in both household and industrial settings. It is used in various industries, including food and beverage, where it is the standard unit for selling drinks and liquid food products. In automotive industries, it measures engine displacements, and in science, it is a common unit for chemical and biological experiments.
💡 Fun Facts
- •The liter was originally defined based on the mass of water, making it dependent on a physical property.
- •Although not an SI unit, the liter is accepted for use with the SI and widely used worldwide.
- •In some countries, 'litre' is spelled with a 're', reflecting the British English spelling.
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Abcoulomb Cubic Centimeter
volume • Non-SI
Definition
The abcoulomb cubic centimeter is a non-standard derived unit of volume that represents the space occupied by a cubic centimeter, specifically associated with an electric charge of one abcoulomb. This unit is not part of the International System of Units (SI) but can be useful in specific scientific and engineering contexts. The abcoulomb itself is a unit of electric charge, where one abcoulomb is defined as the amount of charge transferred by a current of one abampere in one second. Therefore, the abcoulomb cubic centimeter can conceptually link electric charge to the volume of space it occupies in certain physical systems.
History & Origin
The abcoulomb is a unit from the electromagnetic system of units known as the CGS (Centimeter-Gram-Second) system, established in the 19th century. It was defined to provide a coherent framework for electrical measurements, particularly in the context of electrostatics. The cubic centimeter is a common metric volume measurement that has been utilized historically for a variety of scientific purposes, including chemistry and physics, leading to the derivation of the abcoulomb cubic centimeter.
Etymology: The term 'abcoulomb' is derived from the prefix 'a' in 'absolute' and 'coulomb', named after the French physicist Charles-Augustin de Coulomb who studied electrostatic forces.
Current Use
While the abcoulomb cubic centimeter is not commonly used in modern scientific literature, it can still be encountered in specialized fields, particularly in theoretical physics and electrostatics. It may be referenced in academic studies that link electric charge with physical space, especially in discussions about charge distribution in small volumes. Researchers in electrical engineering and materials science may use this unit when dealing with micro-scale or nano-scale phenomena where both charge and volume play critical roles.
💡 Fun Facts
- •The abcoulomb is part of the CGS system which was once widely used before the SI system became the standard.
- •Charles-Augustin de Coulomb's work laid the foundation for Coulomb's law, fundamental in understanding electrostatic forces.
- •Though seldom used today, the abcoulomb cubic centimeter illustrates the historical intersection of charge and volume in scientific measurement.
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