Physics Ontology

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Fundamental Constants

Parsec

Standard unit of astronomical distance (~3.26 light years).

SI unit

metre (m)

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

Other units

  • metre (m)

Defined value

Fixed constant from the A-level data sheets.

3.08 × 1016 m

AQA data sheet value