Does anybody know what the si symbol 'sc' stands for?

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The discussion revolves around the identification of the SI symbol 'sc' and its meaning within the context of units. Participants are exploring whether 'sc' is an official symbol or possibly an abbreviation for another unit.

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  • Participants inquire about the context in which 'sc' was encountered and suggest searching for references on SI units. There is speculation about 'sc' potentially being a shorthand for statcoulomb.

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The discussion is ongoing, with participants raising questions and suggesting avenues for further investigation. There is no clear consensus yet on the meaning of 'sc'.

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Some participants note the possibility that 'sc' may not be an officially recognized SI unit, indicating a need for clarification on its usage.

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Of all the evil things that I could be stuck on, its not even bad arithmetic this time around. No, I have been stumped by units.

Does anybody know what the si symbol 'sc' stands for? Is that even a symbol?
 
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What subject area did you see it in?
 
Never heard of it. If it's a Si unit, then it's a derived unit, that's for sure. Try to google it up, there are lots of SI unit references on the web.
 
tandoorichicken said:
Of all the evil things that I could be stuck on, its not even bad arithmetic this time around. No, I have been stumped by units.

Does anybody know what the si symbol 'sc' stands for? Is that even a symbol?
Maybe a sloppy abbreviation for statcoulomb

http://whatis.techtarget.com/definition/0,,sid9_gci550791,00.html
 

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