Charge on a mass by removing electrons

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Start date Feb 25, 2004
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To achieve a charge of +1.92 mC (millicoulombs), approximately 1.2 trillion electrons must be removed from an electrically neutral object, as each electron has a charge of about -1.6 x 10^-19 coulombs. The discussion clarifies that the charge in question is indeed in millicoulombs rather than megacoulombs. The calculation emphasizes the significant number of electrons involved in even small charges. Understanding the relationship between charge and the number of electrons is crucial for grasping basic electrical principles. The conversation highlights the importance of specifying units when discussing electrical charge.

Feb 25, 2004

athenaroa

HOW MANY ELECTRONS MUST BE REMOVED FROM AN ELECTRICALY NEUTRAL OBJECT, TO LEAVE THE OBJECT WITH A CHARGE OF + 1.92 mCOUL

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Feb 25, 2004

chroot

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Can you tell me how many coulombs of charge a single electron has?

And do you mean millicoulombs or megacoulombs?

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Feb 27, 2004

Guybrush Threepwood

Originally posted by chroot
And do you mean millicoulombs or megacoulombs?

I really hope it's miliC...

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