What is the unit "Newtons per Coulomb" used for?

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Glossary: Units: Electric Field Strength: Newton Per Coulomb

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"Newtons per Coulomb" (N/C) is a unit of measurement used to quantify the electric field strength. It represents the force in Newtons (N) experienced by a unit charge (1 Coulomb) placed in an electric field. In other words, it measures how strong the electric field is at a specific point. The formula for electric field strength (E) is E = F/Q, where E is measured in N/C, F is the force in Newtons, and Q is the charge in Coulombs. It is essentially the same as the standard SI unit for electric field strength, which is Volts per meter (V/m) [1].

This unit is important in understanding the behavior of electric fields and their effects on charged particles in various electrical systems and devices.

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[1] Glossary: Units: Electric Field Strength: Newton Per Coulomb