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.

Synonyms
- Electric charge
- Fundamental charge
- Basic charge