💡ap physics c: e&m review

KQ/r

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025

Definition

kQ/r represents Coulomb's Law equation, which calculates the magnitude of electrostatic force between two point charges. 'k' is Coulomb's constant (8.99 x 10^9 Nm²/C²), 'Q' represents the magnitudes of both charges involved, and 'r' is their separation distance.

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