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Finger (Cloth) (finger)
The cloth finger is a small measurement used in tailoring and weaving, typically about 2.1 cm (0.83 inches). It allowed precise adjustments when cutting and aligning fabric patterns. Merchants and craftsmen relied on the finger as a convenient subdivision of larger units like spans and ells. Its use highlights the practical application of body-based measurements in the textile industry. While no longer standard, the cloth finger provides a window into historical garment production and the role of human-scale units in everyday work.
Electron Radius (re)
The classical electron radius, approximately 2.818 × 10⁻¹⁵ meters, is a theoretical value derived from classical electromagnetic theory rather than an actual measured size. It represents the radius a charged sphere would need to have in order for its electrostatic self-energy to equal the electron's rest energy. Although electrons are now understood to be point-like or extremely small compared to this radius, the classical electron radius remains useful in scattering theory, especially in calculations involving Thomson scattering — the elastic scattering of electromagnetic radiation by free electrons. Thus, while not a physical dimension of the electron, the classical radius serves as a meaningful parameter in specific areas of physics and retains importance in radiation modeling and plasma physics.