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Just read this page: http://www.ag-physics.org/electron/
3.86*10^13 cubic metres is the size of the electron? Am I reading that right?
3.86*10^13 cubic metres is the size of the electron? Am I reading that right?
Originally posted by heumpje
As far as we know the electron is an elementary particle. Elementary particles are defined to have zero radius. They are 0 dimensional objects.
The size of an electron is extremely small, and is typically measured in terms of its wavelength rather than its physical dimensions. The most commonly accepted value for the size of an electron is approximately 2.82 x 10^-15 meters.
Due to its extremely small size and the limitations of current technology, the physical size of an electron cannot be measured directly. Instead, scientists use sophisticated techniques to measure its wavelength and calculate its size based on that value.
The electron is considered to be a fundamental particle, meaning it has no known substructure. As such, it is often used as a reference point for the size of other particles. For example, the size of a proton is approximately 10^-18 meters, making it much larger than an electron.
The size of an electron is a constant value, meaning it does not change under normal circumstances. However, it is possible for the size of an electron to be affected by extreme conditions, such as being subjected to high energies or strong magnetic fields.
The size of an electron is a crucial factor in understanding its behavior and interactions with other particles. While its physical size may be small, its properties and behavior have a significant impact on our understanding of the fundamental forces and structures in the universe.