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statcoulomb: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples

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UK/ˌstatˈkuːlɒm/US/ˈstætˌkuːlɑːm/

Highly Technical/Scientific

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What does “statcoulomb” mean?

A unit of electric charge in the centimeter-gram-second (CGS) electrostatic system of units.

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Definition

Meaning and Definition

A unit of electric charge in the centimeter-gram-second (CGS) electrostatic system of units.

It is defined as the amount of charge such that two point charges of 1 statcoulomb each, placed 1 centimeter apart in a vacuum, will repel each other with a force of 1 dyne. Also known as the franklin (Fr).

Dialectal Variation

British vs American Usage

Differences

No significant differences in usage between British and American English; the term is technical and invariant. The alternative name 'franklin' is used internationally.

Connotations

Technical, precise, historical.

Frequency

Extremely low and declining frequency in both varieties, limited to physics academia and historical contexts.

Grammar

How to Use “statcoulomb” in a Sentence

[number] + statcoulomb(s) of chargecharge of [number] statcoulomb(s)

Vocabulary

Collocations

strong
one statcoulombin statcoulombsmeasured in statcoulombsfranklin or statcoulomb
medium
charge ofunit ofconversion to coulombsCGS system
weak
electrostaticpoint chargeesu (electrostatic unit)dyne

Examples

Examples of “statcoulomb” in a Sentence

adjective

British English

  • The statcoulomb unit is obsolete.
  • A statcoulomb value was recorded.

American English

  • The statcoulomb system was common.
  • A statcoulomb measurement was made.

Usage

Meaning in Context

Business

Not used.

Academic

Used in historical physics contexts or when comparing CGS and SI systems. Rare in contemporary textbooks.

Everyday

Never used.

Technical

Used in highly specialized physics or electrical engineering discussions, primarily historical or pedagogical.

Vocabulary

Synonyms of “statcoulomb”

Strong

esu of chargeelectrostatic unit of charge

Neutral

franklinFr

Weak

CGS unitnon-SI unit

Vocabulary

Antonyms of “statcoulomb”

coulomb

Watch out

Common Mistakes When Using “statcoulomb”

  • Spelling as 'statcoulomb' (one word is standard).
  • Confusing it with the SI coulomb without applying the conversion factor (~3.33564×10⁻¹⁰ C).
  • Using it in modern SI-based equations without conversion.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

No, it is an obsolete unit. The coulomb in the SI system is the standard international unit for electric charge.

One statcoulomb (or franklin) is approximately equal to 3.33564 × 10⁻¹⁰ coulombs.

You might find it in historical physics textbooks, older scientific papers, or in discussions comparing the CGS and SI systems of units.

It stands for 'electrostatic', indicating it belongs to the electrostatic subsystem of the CGS system of units.

A unit of electric charge in the centimeter-gram-second (CGS) electrostatic system of units.

Statcoulomb is usually highly technical/scientific in register.

Statcoulomb: in British English it is pronounced /ˌstatˈkuːlɒm/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˈstætˌkuːlɑːm/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.

Learning

Memory Aids

Mnemonic

Think 'STATic COULOMB' – it's the unit for charge in static (electrostatic) CGS calculations.

Practice

Quiz

Fill in the gap
In the CGS electrostatic system, the unit of electric charge is the .
Multiple Choice

The statcoulomb is primarily used in which context today?

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