There are many properties of electricity which are all expressed using different units of measurement. However, we will discuss the electric charge which is one of the electrical properties, and understand what unit is used to measure it. First, let us look at the definition of electric charge. It is defined as a physical property of matter that causes it to experience a force when placed in an electromagnetic field. Electric charge is carried by subatomic particles and there are usually positive and negative electric charges present.
SI Unit of Electric Charge
The SI unit of electric charge is the coulomb which is a derived SI unit and is represented by the symbol C. A coulomb is defined as the amount of charge that passes through an electrical conductor carrying one ampere per second.
Additionally, the cgs unit of electric charge is expressed as a combination of three fundamental quantities like mass, length, and time.
Other Electric Charge Units
Some of the other units of electric charge are listed in the following table.
Popular Electrical Units
Some of the units that are used to measure electrical properties are given below.
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Frequently Asked Questions – FAQs
Define electric charge.
Electric charge is the property of subatomic particles that lets them experience a force when placed in an electric and magnetic field
What are the types of electric charges?
Types of electric charges are:
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