Charge in Electrostatics Formulas

Charge is a fundamental property of matter that causes objects to experience a force when placed in an electrostatic field. And is denoted by Q. Charge is usually measured using the Coulomb for Electric Charge. Note that the value of Charge is always negative.

Electrostatics formulas that make use of Charge

fxElectric Field due to Point ChargeGo

fxElectric Field for Uniformly Charged RingGo

fxCapacitanceGo

fxForce between Parallel Plate CapacitorsGo

fxEnergy Stored in Capacitor given Charge and CapacitanceGo

fxEnergy Stored in Capacitor given Charge and VoltageGo

FAQ

What is the Charge?

Charge is a fundamental property of matter that causes objects to experience a force when placed in an electrostatic field. Charge is usually measured using the Coulomb for Electric Charge. Note that the value of Charge is always negative.

Can the Charge be negative?

Yes, the Charge, measured in Electric Charge can be negative.

What unit is used to measure Charge?

Charge is usually measured using the Coulomb[C] for Electric Charge. Kilocoulomb[C], Millicoulomb[C], Picocoulomb[C] are the few other units in which Charge can be measured.

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