What is the Coulomb constant?

The Coulomb constant is k_e = 8.9875517873681764e9 N·m^2·C^-2 (derived from CODATA 2018). It equals 1/(4πε₀).

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Key facts

Value8.9875517873681764e9 N m^2 C^-2
Symbolk_e
Relationk_e = 1/(4πε₀)
Approximation≈ 8.99e9
SourceDerived from CODATA 2018

Frequently asked questions

What is the value of the Coulomb constant?

k_e = 8.9875517873681764e9 N·m^2/C^2, often rounded to 8.99e9 or 9e9.

What is Coulomb's law?

The electrostatic force is F = k_e·q1·q2/r^2, where k_e = 1/(4πε₀).

How is k_e related to ε₀?

k_e = 1/(4πε₀), so it is computed directly from the vacuum permittivity.

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