Coulomb
noun
The standard unit of electric charge in the international system of units.
One coulomb is the amount of electric charge transported in one second by a current of one ampere.
Often appears as...
- one coulomb
- coulomb per second
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
noun
The standard unit of electric charge in the international system of units.
One coulomb is the amount of electric charge transported in one second by a current of one ampere.
Often appears as...
- one coulomb
- coulomb per second
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Electrical Context
Coulomb is specifically used for measuring electric charge, so it’s not used for other types of measurements.
Your car battery has a charge of several thousand coulombs.
Pro Tip 2/3Scientific Precision
In scientific and technical contexts, 'coulomb' is used for precise measurements and calculations.
The capacitor was rated for a maximum of 0.5 coulombs of charge.
Pro Tip 3/3Not for Casual Use
The term 'coulomb' is not commonly used in everyday language and is not known to all.
During physics class, we learned that a lightning bolt can transfer about one billion coulombs.
Pro Tip 1/3Electrical Context
Coulomb is specifically used for measuring electric charge, so it’s not used for other types of measurements.
Your car battery has a charge of several thousand coulombs.
Pro Tip 2/3Scientific Precision
In scientific and technical contexts, 'coulomb' is used for precise measurements and calculations.
The capacitor was rated for a maximum of 0.5 coulombs of charge.
Pro Tip 3/3Not for Casual Use
The term 'coulomb' is not commonly used in everyday language and is not known to all.
During physics class, we learned that a lightning bolt can transfer about one billion coulombs.
Pro Tip 1/3Electrical Context
Coulomb is specifically used for measuring electric charge, so it’s not used for other types of measurements.
Your car battery has a charge of several thousand coulombs.
Pro Tip 2/3Scientific Precision
In scientific and technical contexts, 'coulomb' is used for precise measurements and calculations.
The capacitor was rated for a maximum of 0.5 coulombs of charge.
Pro Tip 3/3Not for Casual Use
The term 'coulomb' is not commonly used in everyday language and is not known to all.
During physics class, we learned that a lightning bolt can transfer about one billion coulombs.
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Video examples
Murray Gell-Mann: Beauty...
Coulomb, in France, found the same law for electric charges. Here's an example of this similarity. You look at gravity, you see a certain law. Then you look at electricity. Sure enough. The same rule.
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Explore the Stunning...
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Video examples
Murray Gell-Mann: Beauty...
Coulomb, in France, found the same law for electric charges. Here's an example of this similarity. You look at gravity, you see a certain law. Then you look at electricity. Sure enough. The same rule.
Video examples
Explore the Stunning...
destination is the coulomb see waterfall a majestic triple tiered cascade that spills into a series of pools which are popular places for locals and tourists to swim
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