Microcoulomb vs. Coulomb

Microcoulomb vs. Coulomb — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Microcoulomb and Coulomb

Microcoulombnoun

A measure of electrical quantity, the millionth part of one coulomb.

Coulombnoun

In the International System of Units, the derived unit of electric charge; the amount of electric charge carried by a current of 1 ampere flowing for 1 second. Symbol: C

He is charged up with enough coulombs to make his hair stand on end.

Coulombnoun

a unit of electrical charge equal to the amount of charge transferred by a current of 1 ampere in 1 second

Coulombnoun

French physicist famous for his discoveries in the field of electricity and magnetism; formulated Coulomb's Law (1736-1806)

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