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ELECTROSTATIC CONSTANT [1 record]

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Record 1 2023-10-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Electrostatics
  • Magnetism and Electromagnetism
DEF

Proportionality constant in electrodynamics equations. The value of this constant is dependent upon the medium that the charged objects are immersed in.

OBS

In SI units, in the case of vacuum, it is equal to approximately 8987551788.7 N·m2·C−2 or 8.99×109 N·m2·C−2.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Électrostatique
  • Magnétisme et électromagnétisme
DEF

Constante de proportionalité utilisée dans les équations de Maxwell. Sa valeur dépend du milieu de submersion des objets chargés.

OBS

Lorsque le milieu est le vide et que les unités de mesure employées sont celles du SI, elle vaut 8987551788.7 N·m2·C−2 ou 8.99×109 N·m2·C−.

Spanish

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