Electromagnetic Force in Newtons

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The discussion centers on calculating the electromagnetic force between two charged objects using Coulomb's Law. For charges of +1 and -1, one meter apart, the force can be calculated with the formula F = (k * q1 * q2) / r², where k is Coulomb's constant. The units for charge (q) are in coulombs (C) and distance (r) in meters (m). While there may be contextual relationships between Newtons and coulombs, they are fundamentally different units and cannot be directly converted. Understanding these principles is essential for applying Coulomb's Law correctly.
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I may be asking a ridiculous question and if so, then I apologise. Anyway, if there is an object with a charge of +1 and also another object with a charge of -1, one metre away from the first object, then what is the force between these objects in Newtons? Also is there a way in which to convert Newtons and Coulombs? Thank you for your time
 
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Do you know Coulomb's Law?
 
jtbell said:
Do you know Coulomb's Law?
Yep I do; although I'm not sure of its units

F= (kq1*q2)/ r^
 
A relationship may exist in certain situations between Newtons and coulombs, but they cannot be converted one to another. The words Newton and coulomb are generally not capitalized. Only the symbols (since they are named after persons) are upper case.
 
David Lewis said:
A relationship may exist in certain situations between Newtons and coulombs, but they cannot be converted one to another. The words Newton and coulomb are generally not capitalized. Only the symbols (since they are named after persons) are upper case.
Cheers for your help
 
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