Coulomb's Law Calculator

Find the electric force between two charges.

Electric force (N) 22.469

Formula: F = k·q₁·q₂ ÷ r², k = 8.99×10⁹

Step-by-step with your numbers:
1. Values used:
2. Charge 1 = 5 µC
3. Charge 2 = 5 µC
4. Distance = 0.1
5.
6. Electric force = 22.469N
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Coulomb's law gives the force between two point charges.

The math behind it

F = k × q₁ × q₂ ÷ r², with k = 8.99 × 10⁹ N·m²/C². Like charges repel; opposite attract.

Worked example

5 µC & 5 µC at 0.1 m → 22.5 N.

FAQ

Negative force?

Indicates attraction (opposite-sign charges).