Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

elementary-charge

noun

/ˌɛlɪˈmɛnˌtɛri tʃɑrdʒ/

Definition

The smallest unit of electric charge that is considered indivisible.

Examples

The elementary charge is denoted by the symbol ‘e’.
In physics, understanding elementary charge is crucial for studying electromagnetism.
All observable charges are integer multiples of the elementary charge.

Meaning

Elementary charge is a fundamental physical constant and is the charge carried by a single proton or the magnitude of the charge carried by a single electron, but with opposite signs.