COULOMB'S LAW
\kˈuːlɒmz lˈɔː], \kˈuːlɒmz lˈɔː], \k_ˈuː_l_ɒ_m_z l_ˈɔː]\
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a fundamental principle of electrostatics; the force of attraction or repulsion between two charged particles is directly proportional to the product of the charges and inversely proportional to the distance between them; principle also holds for magnetic poles
By Princeton University
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The 1. governing electric attractions and repulsions. It declares that electrified particles attract or repel each other with a force directly proportionate to the quantity of electricity acting, and inversely proportional to the square of the distance between the particles.
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A 1. that the force of torsion is proportional to the angle of torsion.
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See under Coulomb.
By Smith Ely Jelliffe