Discover the Power of Coulomb's Law
Explore the fundamental principles of electrostatics through interactive simulations, visualizations, and step-by-step explanations designed for students.
F = k·|q₁·q₂|/r²
The force between two point charges is directly proportional to the product of their charges and inversely proportional to the square of the distance between them.
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Understanding Coulomb's Law
Explore the fundamental principles of electrostatics through interactive lessons, visualizations, and step-by-step explanations.
Interactive Simulations
Experiment with charge values and distances to see Coulomb's Law in action.
Step-by-Step Learning
Follow a guided path through the concepts of electric charges and fields.
Historical Timeline
Discover how Coulomb and others developed our understanding of electric forces.
Professor Volt
Your Electrostatics Guide
Hi there! I'm Professor Volt. Let me guide you through Coulomb's Law and how it works!
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Interactive Simulation
Experiment with different charges and distances to see how Coulomb's Law works in practice.
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Repulsive Force
Coulomb's Law
F = k·|q₁·q₂|/r²
Where:
- F = force between charges (N)
- k = Coulomb constant (9×10⁹ N·m²/C²)
- q₁, q₂ = charges (C)
- r = distance between charges (m)
Historical Timeline
Explore the key events in the history of electricity and electrostatics that led to our modern understanding.
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1785
Coulomb's Law Published
Charles-Augustin de Coulomb published his findings on the inverse-square law of electrical force between charged particles.