Electronvolt

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Electronvolt Definition

A unit of energy defined as the kinetic energy acquired by an electron in passing through a potential difference of one volt in a vacuum. Its value is experimentally determined as 1,602 177 x 10E-19 joule (approximately). The unit is accepted for use with SI units.

Electronvolt Synonyms

Electronvolt, eV, electronvolt

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