High School Question About Planck Scale Unit

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The Planck scale unit is not the smallest unit of measurement that exists; it is simply a unit of measurement like meters or ohms. There is no fundamental measuring unit that cannot be divided further, as measurements can always be refined. The discussion clarifies that while the Planck scale represents a theoretical limit for observable phenomena, it does not imply the existence of smaller, indivisible units. Overall, the Planck scale serves as a significant reference point in physics rather than a definitive boundary of measurement. Understanding this distinction is crucial for grasping concepts in quantum mechanics and theoretical physics.
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Can someone clarify this for me. Is it the case that Planck scale unit is the smallest unit of measurement that can can observe/make, but not the smallest unit of measurement that exists?

If so, is there some name for that which is smaller? Is there some fundamental measuring unit that simply cannot be divided further into a smaller unit?
 
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kyphysics said:
Is it the case that Planck scale unit is the smallest unit of measurement that can can observe/make, but not the smallest unit of measurement that exists?

No.

They are just units, like meters or ohms.
 

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