Dimensional Units for Coulomb in SI

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The discussion centers on the dimensional representation of the Coulomb (C) in the International System of Units (SI) without referencing amperes (A). Participants confirm that the Coulomb is fundamentally defined as C = A*s, and that it cannot be expressed solely in terms of the base units of mass (kg), length (m), and time (s). The consensus is that the Ampere is a base unit by definition, and thus cannot be derived from other base units. The dimensional analysis reveals that Coulomb has dimensions of [M]^(1/2) * [L]^(3/2) * [T]^-1 when considering its relationship to force and charge.

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makrisj said:
Coulomb has dimensions of [M]^1/2 * [L]^3/2 * [T]^-1
No, it doesn't. See the official BIPM page: http://www.bipm.org/en/measurement-units/base-units.html
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