Coulomb constant (k)

Definition

The Coulomb constant, represented by the symbol k, is a proportionality constant that appears in Coulomb's law. It determines the strength of the electric force between two charged objects.

Related terms

Electric field:

Electric field refers to the region around a charged object where it exerts an electric force on other charged objects.

Charge:

Charge is a fundamental property of matter that can be positive or negative and determines its interaction with electric fields.

Electrostatic potential energy: Electrostatic potential energy is the potential energy associated with the configuration of charges in an electric field.