angstroms Definition
a unit of length equal to one hundred-millionth of a centimeter, approximately the diameter of an atom.
Using angstroms: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "angstroms" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The size of atoms is typically measured in angstroms.
Example
The wavelength of visible light ranges from about 4000 to 7000 angstroms.
Example
The thickness of a human hair is about 100,000 angstroms.
Origins of angstroms
named after Swedish physicist Anders Jonas Ångström
Summary: angstroms in Brief
'Angstroms' [ˈæŋstrəmz] are a unit of length equal to one hundred-millionth of a centimeter, approximately the diameter of an atom. It is used to measure the size of atoms and the wavelength of light. For example, 'The thickness of a human hair is about 100,000 angstroms.'
