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Planck Length


The Planck length is the smallest meaningful unit of length in physics, representing a fundamental scale at which classical ideas about gravity and space-time break down and quantum effects dominate.



  • It is defined as approximately 1.616 × 10⁻³⁵ meters.



  • The Planck length is derived from fundamental constants: the speed of light, Planck’s constant, and the gravitational constant.



  • It sets a theoretical limit below which the very concepts of space and distance may lose conventional meaning.



  • Used mainly in theories of quantum gravity and string theory.



Key facts:



  • 1 Planck length ≈ 1.616 × 10⁻³⁵ m



  • Smallest scale in quantum physics and cosmology



  • Represents a scale where quantum effects of gravity become significant



The Planck length is crucial for understanding the fabric of the universe at its most fundamental level.



Span (Cloth)


A span is an old unit of length based on the distance between the tip of the thumb and the tip of the little finger of a fully extended hand. Traditionally, it measures about 9 inches or 22.86 centimeters.


In the context of cloth and textiles, the span was used as a convenient, informal measure to estimate small lengths of fabric before standardized rulers became widespread. It was helpful for tailors and traders to quickly gauge lengths during measuring and cutting.


While the span is largely obsolete as a formal unit today, it reflects historical measurement practices tied closely to the human body, similar to the cubit or hand.


Summary:



  • 1 span ≈ 9 inches (22.86 cm)



  • Based on the hand’s spread



  • Used historically in cloth measurement and tailoring



  • Now mostly of historical and cultural interest



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