Physics Ontology

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1AU1\,\mathrm{AU}
Fundamental Constants

Astronomical Unit

Mean Earth–Sun distance; used in AQA Astrophysics option.

SI unit

metre (m)

Dimension: [L][\,L\,]

Other units

  • metre (m)

Defined value

Fixed constant from the A-level data sheets.

1.50 × 1011 m

AQA data sheet value