The Coulomb constant, represented by the symbol k, is a proportionality constant that appears in Coulomb's law. It determines the strength of the electric force between two charged objects.
The Coulomb constant is like a "magnetism factor" that determines how strong the magnetic force will be between two magnets based on their properties.
Electric field: Electric field refers to the region around a charged object where it exerts an electric force on other charged objects.
Charge: Charge is a fundamental property of matter that can be positive or negative and determines its interaction with electric fields.
Electrostatic potential energy: Electrostatic potential energy is the potential energy associated with the configuration of charges in an electric field.
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