100 nanometres
100 nmLength · definition
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Length & distance
Just how long is 100 nanometres?
Microscopic
100 nm
100 nanometres
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100 nmLength
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Virus
A virus is an infectious particle containing genetic material inside a protein coat, sometimes with an outer envelope.
100 nmCharacteristic size
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A little perspective
100 nanometres is approximately equal to the characteristic size of a virus.
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100 nanometres
Length: 100 nm; definition.
The quantity is exact as entered. Comparisons use the clearly stated specimen, model or nominal measurement.
Virus
Characteristic size: 100 nm; representative.
A chosen 100 nm viral particle, including the approximate envelope. Viruses vary greatly.
University of Utah — Cell size and scale
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Compare 100 nanometres with the characteristic size of a virus. The notes below explain how each value was chosen.
Virus
100 nmCharacteristic size · representative
A chosen 100 nm viral particle, including the approximate envelope. Viruses vary greatly.
- Comparing
- Length ↔ Characteristic size
- Relative size
- 100 nanometres is approximately equal to the characteristic size of a virus.
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- The characteristic size of a virus: This is a representative comparison value; individual specimens or conditions can vary.
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6.2137 × 10⁻¹¹ mimiles
6.6846 × 10⁻¹⁹ AUastronomical units
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