Re: Lamest Definition of Nano - Ever!

From: hal@finney.org
Date: Sat Jan 22 2000 - 14:44:36 MST


Edd111@aol.com writes:
> Point of reference: How many atoms wide is the head of a pin?

Atoms are about .1 to .2 nanometers, so a million of them are about .1
millimeters. The head of a pin is about a millimeter, so it should be
about 5-10 million atoms across.

Hal



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