Planck's Impedance: Exploring the Mystery of a Fictional Measurement System

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In summary: This is just a coincidence.Also, I have noticed that the Planck's impedance expressed in SI units is 29.97 Ohms, which is coincidentally, and exactly 1/10 million times the value of the speed of light in m/s without the units attached.
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Hello guys, and am new here. A week ago I was working on a fictional measurement system, and the Planck's impedance came out of it after some dimensional analysis.
The measurements system is defined by the following base units:

1 Berkel = 0.8590488 seconds (1,220,197,850 oscillations of the hydrogen atom in a hyperfine state)

1 Dist'al = 0.2575363 meters
(Speed of light multiplied by 1×10⁻⁹ Berkels)

1 Hef'al = 17.08109 kg
(Mass of 1 cubic dist'al of water at 4°C)

1 Muncie = 0.2441514114 Amp
(Amount of force per dist'al of two infinite wires separated by one dist'al is equal to 2×10⁻⁹ force units when the current is 1 Muncie)

Somehow, the derived unit of resistance in this fictional measurement system is equal to 29.9792458 Ohms, when doing the dimensional analysis, which is the same value as Planck's impedance. Why is that?
 

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Welcome to PF.

You can define a unit system any way you want. The trick is getting anyone to use it. Is there a question here?
 
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Ibix said:
You can define a unit system any way you want. The trick is getting anyone to use it. Is there a question here?
I had to edit the question and post my measurement base units, but it is now there.
 
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AlexB23 said:
I had to edit the question and post my measurement base units, but it is now there.
Just a numerical coincidence unless you picked the units to coincide in some way.
 
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PeroK said:
Just a numerical coincidence unless you picked the units to coincide in some way.
I didn't pick the time unit to coincide in that way. The time unit is equal to 1/100,000th the length of a day on a fictional planet. The day length is 85,904.88 seconds, or 100,000 Berkels in this measurement system. Could it be the fact that the dist'al is defined as the distance light travels in 10⁻⁹ Berkels? Or that the Muncie is defined as being the current that generates 2×10⁻⁹ force units/dist'al between two wires separated by a dist'al?

Also, I have noticed that the Planck's impedance expressed in SI units is 29.97 Ohms, which is coincidentally, and exactly 1/10 million times the value of the speed of light in m/s without the units attached.
 

Related to Planck's Impedance: Exploring the Mystery of a Fictional Measurement System

What is Planck's Impedance?

Planck's Impedance is a fictional measurement system concept that explores the idea of a universal impedance based on fundamental constants. It is not a real or recognized scientific measurement but rather a hypothetical construct used to discuss theoretical implications in physics.

How does Planck's Impedance relate to real physical constants?

Planck's Impedance is inspired by the real physical constants in Planck units, such as Planck's constant, the speed of light, and the gravitational constant. These constants form the basis of a natural unit system that simplifies many physical equations. In this fictional context, Planck's Impedance would similarly be derived from these constants.

Why explore a fictional measurement system like Planck's Impedance?

Exploring a fictional measurement system like Planck's Impedance allows scientists and theorists to think outside the conventional frameworks and consider new perspectives on fundamental physics. It can stimulate creative thinking and lead to novel insights or hypotheses that might be tested or inspire real scientific advancements.

Can Planck's Impedance be applied to real-world problems?

Since Planck's Impedance is a fictional concept, it does not have direct applications to real-world problems. However, the discussions and ideas generated from exploring such a concept can indirectly influence real-world scientific research by providing new ways to think about and approach existing problems.

What are the potential implications of adopting a hypothetical system like Planck's Impedance?

Adopting a hypothetical system like Planck's Impedance could lead to a deeper understanding of the limitations and possibilities within our current measurement systems. It might highlight areas where our understanding of fundamental physics could be expanded or refined. Additionally, it can serve as a thought experiment to explore the boundaries of theoretical physics and the nature of universal constants.

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