Definition

In physics, the Planck length, denoted $\ell_P$, is a unit of length, equal to $1.616199(97)×10^{-35}$ metres. It is a base unit in the system of Planck units. The Planck length can be defined from three fundamental physical constants: the speed of light in a vacuum, Planck's constant, and the gravitational constant.

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https://vocab.sentie...ts/unit/PlanckLength

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plancklength

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