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imported>Paul Wormer (New page: In physics, the atomic mass constant ''m''<sub>u</sub> is 1/12 of the mass of the <sup>12</sup>C nuclide, in its ground state and at rest. :<math> m_\mathrm{u} = \frac{1}{12}m(^{12}C)...) |
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Revision as of 08:57, 4 December 2007
In physics, the atomic mass constant mu is 1/12 of the mass of the 12C nuclide, in its ground state and at rest.
By definition mu is equal to 1 u the unified atomic mass unit. The latest value is mu = 1.660 538 782 × 10−27 kg.[1]
Reference
- ↑ Retrieved on December 4, 2007 from NIST website