Charge (Q)

Definition

Charge refers to an intrinsic property of matter that determines how it interacts with electric and magnetic fields. It can be positive or negative and is measured in coulombs (C).

Related terms

Electric Field: An electric field is a region around charged particles or objects where electric forces are exerted on other charged particles.

Coulomb's Law: Coulomb's Law states that the force between two charged objects is directly proportional to the product of their charges and inversely proportional to the square of their distance apart.

Conservation of Charge: The principle that states that charge cannot be created or destroyed; it can only be transferred from one object to another.