Understanding m.k.s. Units for Electric Field

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The discussion focuses on the m.k.s. (metre-kilogram-second) units for electric fields, specifically analyzing the electric field vector E = 10tx + 0y + 0z. The unit of electric field E is confirmed to be Newtons per Coulomb (N/C), equivalent to kg·C·m²/s². The distinction between m.k.s. and cgs (centimeter-gram-second) units is highlighted, particularly in the context of electromagnetism, where maintaining consistency across units is crucial.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of electric field concepts and vector notation
  • Familiarity with unit systems, specifically m.k.s. and cgs
  • Basic knowledge of electromagnetism principles
  • Ability to interpret physical equations involving units
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  • Research the differences between m.k.s. and cgs unit systems in detail
  • Study the derivation and implications of electric field units (N/C)
  • Explore the role of dimensional analysis in physics
  • Examine the relationship between electric fields and other electromagnetic units
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Students and educators in physics, electrical engineers, and anyone interested in the fundamentals of electromagnetism and unit systems.

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This was part of a problem found in my book. Not really homework problem so I'll post it here.

Electric field on a certain region is

(E is a vector of x,y, and z components)
(t is a independent variable in meters)
E=10tx+0y+0z in m.k.s. units.

what kind of unit is this?

I do realize unit of E is N/C or also in kg*C*m^2/s^2
but I still can't related

so what is m.k.s. ?
 
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mks is metre-kilogram-second - as opposed to cgs (cm-gram-second)

The difference is a bit more complicated in electro-magnetism because of the need to keep some of the other units the same - basically for this question you don't need to worry, for the gory details see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cgs#Electromagnetic_units
 

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