Coulomb's Law Constant

Definition

Coulomb's law constant, denoted by k, is a proportionality constant that relates the force between two charged objects to their charges and distance apart. It determines how strong or weak electrostatic forces are.

Related terms

Electrostatic Force:

Electrostatic force refers to the force exerted between two charged objects due to their charges and separation distance. Coulomb's law constant is used to calculate this force.

Electric Field: An electric field is a region around a charged object where other charged objects experience a force. Coulomb's law constant helps determine the strength of the electric field produced by a charge.

Charge:

Charge refers to the fundamental property of matter that gives rise to electrical interactions. Coulomb's law constant relates the forces between charges, allowing us to understand and quantify their behavior.