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Planck Units

Planck units are a set of natural measurement units that are derived from fundamental constants in physics, specifically the speed of light, gravitational constant, and Planck's constant. They provide a way to express physical quantities, such as length, time, and mass, in a way that is independent of human-made standards. For example, the Planck length is the smallest meaningful measurement of distance, and the Planck time is the shortest interval of time that has physical significance. These units are significant in theoretical physics, particularly in quantum mechanics and the study of black holes, as they help scientists explore the universe's fundamental properties.