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One nanometer is equal to 10^(-10) of a meter.
One nanometer is equal to 10^(-10) of a meter.
False
The nanoscale refers to dimensions between 0.1 and 100 nanometers.
The nanoscale refers to dimensions between 0.1 and 100 nanometers.
False
A nanometer is equal to one millionth of a meter.
A nanometer is equal to one millionth of a meter.
False
There are 25,400 nanometers in an inch.
There are 25,400 nanometers in an inch.
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If a marble were a nanometer, then one meter would be the size of the Moon.
If a marble were a nanometer, then one meter would be the size of the Moon.
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Nanotechnology deals with the understanding and control of matter at dimensions between approximately 0.1 and 100 nanometers.
Nanotechnology deals with the understanding and control of matter at dimensions between approximately 0.1 and 100 nanometers.
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The thickness of a sheet of newspaper is approximately 50,000 nanometers.
The thickness of a sheet of newspaper is approximately 50,000 nanometers.
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On a comparative scale, if a marble were a nanometer, then one meter would be the size of the Sun.
On a comparative scale, if a marble were a nanometer, then one meter would be the size of the Sun.
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Nanoscience and Nanotechnology deals with the manipulation of individual cells.
Nanoscience and Nanotechnology deals with the manipulation of individual cells.
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There are 25,400,000,000 nanometers in an inch.
There are 25,400,000,000 nanometers in an inch.
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Study Notes
Nanotechnology Fundamentals
- Deals with the understanding and control of matter at dimensions between approximately 1 and 100 nanometers, known as the nanoscale.
- Branch of technology that deals with dimensions and tolerances of less than 100 nanometers, especially the manipulation of individual atoms and molecules.
Understanding Nanoscale
- One nanometer is a billionth of a meter or 10^-9 of meters.
- To put it into perspective, there are 25,400,000 nanometers in an inch.
- A sheet of newspaper is about 100,000 nanometers thick.
Comparative Scale
- If a marble were a nanometer, then one meter would be the size of the Earth, illustrating the incredibly small size of nanotechnology.
Nanotechnology Fundamentals
- Deals with the understanding and control of matter at dimensions between approximately 1 and 100 nanometers, known as the nanoscale.
- Branch of technology that deals with dimensions and tolerances of less than 100 nanometers, especially the manipulation of individual atoms and molecules.
Understanding Nanoscale
- One nanometer is a billionth of a meter or 10^-9 of meters.
- To put it into perspective, there are 25,400,000 nanometers in an inch.
- A sheet of newspaper is about 100,000 nanometers thick.
Comparative Scale
- If a marble were a nanometer, then one meter would be the size of the Earth, illustrating the incredibly small size of nanotechnology.
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Test your understanding of nanotechnology, including the manipulation of individual atoms and molecules at the nanoscale.
