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Femtogram [fg]

The femtogram is a metric unit of mass equal to one-quadrillionth of a gram.

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  1 femtogram = 0.000000000000001 grams = 10⁻¹⁵ grams

  
  
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  1 femtogram = 10⁻¹⁸ kilograms

  
  
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  Symbol: fg

  
  

Key Facts:

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  Used in highly sensitive scientific research, including molecular biology, physics, and nanotechnology

  
  
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  The prefix "femto-" means $10^{-15}$ (one quadrillionth)

  
  
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  Measures incredibly small masses such as molecules, atoms, and nanoparticles

  
  

The femtogram allows for the detection and measurement of ultrafine masses at the atomic and molecular scale.

Scruple (Apothecary) [s.ap]

The scruple is a small unit of mass used in the apothecary system, historically important in pharmacy for measuring medicinal ingredients.

One scruple equals 20 grains, or about 1.296 grams. It is also 1/3 of an apothecary dram and 1/24 of an apothecary ounce.

Though largely obsolete today, the scruple helped ensure precise measurement of drugs and compounds in traditional medicine.

Summary:

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  1 scruple = 20 grains ≈ 1.296 grams

  
  
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  Used in apothecary (pharmacy) system

  
  
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  Important for accurate measurement of medicinal ingredients