Coulomb's Constant
Coulomb constant, abbreviated as \(k_e, k, or K\), is the electric force constant, or the electrostatic constant, it is a proportionality constant in electrostatics equations. When charged particles interact, a force repels or attracts the particles.
Coulomb's Constant Formula |
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\( k_e = m_p \; l_p^3 \;/\; q_p^2 \; t_p^2 \) | ||
Symbol | English | Metric |
\( k_e \) = Coulmbo's constant (See Physics Constant) | \(lbf-ft^2 \;/\; F^2\) | \(N-m^2 \;/\; C^2\) |
\( m_p \) = Planck mass | \(lbm\) | \(kg\) |
\( l_p \) = Planck length | \(ft\) | \(m\) |
\( q_p \) = Planck charge | \(C\) | \(A-s\) |
\( t_p \) = Planck time | \(sec\) | \(s\) |
Tags: Constant Electrical Magnetic