Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
coulomb
Noun
/ˈkuː.lɒm/
Definition
A coulomb is the unit of electric charge in the International System of Units (SI).
Examples
- The electric field strength is measured in volts per coulomb.
- One coulomb is equivalent to approximately 6.242 × 10^18 elementary charges.
Meaning
It represents the amount of electric charge transported by a constant current of one ampere in one second.
Synonyms
- None specifically, but related terms include electric charge, ampere second, and charge.
