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Coulomb's Law Calculator

Calculate electrostatic force using F = kq₁q₂/r². Enter two charges and the distance between them.

How to Use the Coulomb's Law Calculator

  1. Enter the magnitude of the first charge in coulombs.
  2. Enter the magnitude of the second charge in coulombs.
  3. Enter the distance between the charges in meters.

Référence rapide

DeVers
Two 1 C charges at 1 m8.988×10⁹ N
Electron–proton at 5.3×10⁻¹¹ m8.2×10⁻⁸ N
Two 1 μC at 0.1 m0.899 N
1 C6.242×10¹⁸ elementary charges

Cas d'utilisation

Formule

F = k × q₁ × q₂ / r², where k = 8.988×10⁹ N·m²/C², q₁ and q₂ are charges (C), r is distance (m).

Questions fréquemment posées

What is Coulomb's constant?
k = 8.988×10⁹ N·m²/C², also written as 1/(4πε₀). It determines the strength of the electrostatic force.
Is the force attractive or repulsive?
Like charges repel and opposite charges attract. This calculator gives the magnitude of the force.
Is this calculator free?
Yes, all OhMyCalc calculators are completely free.