Is there a unit for measuring electromagnetic force and what symbol denotes it?

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The unit for measuring electromagnetic force is the Newton (N), similar to gravitational force. The force from an electric field is proportional to charge, making Newtons per coulomb or Volts per meter suitable for expressing field strength. This parallels gravitational field strength, which is measured in Newtons per kilogram or meters per second squared. The discussion emphasizes that force is universally measured in Newtons, regardless of its source. Understanding these units is crucial for comprehending electromagnetic interactions.
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In the same sense that Newtons (N) are the unit for measuring gravitational force, is there a unit for measuring electromagnetic force and if so what is it and what symbol denotes it? Thank you for your help and time!
 
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Force is force. The Newton is an appropriate unit regardless of whether the force is from gravity or any other source.

The force from an electric field is proportional to charge. This means that an appropriate unit for expressing field strength is Newtons per coulomb or equivalently, Volts per meter.

This is analogous to the way in which gravitational field strength is measured. Those units are Newton's per kilogram or equivalently (because the kilograms cancel out), meters per second squared.
 
Einstein's Cat said:
In the same sense that Newtons (N) are the unit for measuring gravitational force, is there a unit for measuring electromagnetic force and if so what is it and what symbol denotes it? Thank you for your help and time!

hi there

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electric_field

cheers
Dave
 
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