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Kiloton (Metric) [kt]
The kiloton (kt) is a metric unit of mass equal to 1,000 metric tons or 1,000,000 kilograms (one million kilograms). It is commonly used to measure large quantities, such as the weight of ships, large cargo, or explosive energy equivalent in nuclear physics.
In the context of explosives, one kiloton often refers to the energy released by the explosion of 1,000 tons of TNT, a standard measure in describing the yield of nuclear bombs.
The kiloton provides a convenient scale for expressing very large masses or energy amounts in scientific, industrial, and military fields.
Planck Mass
The Planck mass is a fundamental physical constant in theoretical physics, representing a natural unit of mass based on fundamental constants: the speed of light, gravitational constant, and Planck’s constant.
Its value is approximately 2.18 × 10⁻⁸ kilograms (about 22 micrograms).
The Planck mass is significant in quantum gravity and string theory, marking a scale where quantum effects of gravity become strong and classical physics breaks down.
Summary:
Approximately 2.18 × 10⁻⁸ kg (22 micrograms)
Derived from fundamental physical constants
Important in quantum gravity and theoretical physics