Coulomb (C)

Definition

The coulomb is the unit of electric charge in the International System of Units (SI). It represents the amount of electric charge transported by a constant current of one ampere in one second.

Related terms

Electric Field: A region around a charged object where an electric force is exerted on other charged objects.

Electric Potential Energy: The energy possessed by a charged object due to its position relative to other charged objects.

Electric Current: The flow of electric charge through a conductor.