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Coulomb

usgb/ˈkuːlɑːm,ˈkuːləʊm/Volume
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Electrical ContextPlay
Coulomb is specifically used for measuring electric charge, so it’s not used for other types of measurements. SlideYour car battery has a charge of several thousand coulombs.
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Scientific PrecisionPlay
In scientific and technical contexts, 'coulomb' is used for precise measurements and calculations. SlideThe capacitor was rated for a maximum of 0.5 coulombs of charge.
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Not for Casual UsePlay
The term 'coulomb' is not commonly used in everyday language and is not known to all. SlideDuring physics class, we learned that a lightning bolt can transfer about one billion coulombs.