What is the relationship between volt/centimeter and newton/coulomb?

One volt per centimeter is equivalent to 100 newtons per coulomb, linking the potential difference over a distance to the force per unit charge.

Why convert V/cm to N/C?

Converting to N/C allows use of the SI unit system for calculating forces on charges and integrating with other physical quantities in electrostatics.

Can this conversion be used for non-uniform fields?

The conversion is best suited for uniform and static fields; irregular fields may require more complex approaches.

How to Convert from Volt/centimeter [V/cm] to Newton/coulomb [N/C]?

Learn how to easily convert electric field strength from volt per centimeter to newton per coulomb using our online unit converter. Understand the relationship between these units and their practical applications.

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Volt/centimeter [V/cm] to Newton/coulomb [N/C] Conversion Table

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Volt/centimeter [V/cm] to Newton/coulomb [N/C] Conversion Table
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What Is This Tool?

This unit converter helps transform electric field strength measurements from volt per centimeter (V/cm) to newton per coulomb (N/C). It supports accurate and convenient conversion for engineering and physics applications.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the electric field value in volt per centimeter [V/cm].
Select volt/centimeter as the from unit and newton/coulomb as the to unit.
Click the convert button to get the equivalent electric field strength in newton per coulomb [N/C].

Key Features

Converts electric field strength from V/cm to N/C with a fixed conversion rate.
Browser-based and easy to use without software installation.
Supports electric field strength unit conversions relevant to high-voltage and electrostatic contexts.

Examples

2 V/cm converts to 200 N/C.
0.5 V/cm converts to 50 N/C.

Common Use Cases

Specifying dielectric breakdown thresholds in high-voltage engineering.
Describing field gradients in plasma and gas-discharge experiments.
Calculating forces in electrostatic device design like particle accelerators.
Analyzing electric field strength in capacitor design and insulation testing.

Tips & Best Practices

Remember that 1 V/cm equals 100 N/C when converting values.
Consider the scale differences when applying conversions in small gap contexts.
Account for the vector nature of N/C in multidimensional electric field analyses.

Limitations

Conversion assumes uniform and static electric fields; real fields may vary in space and time.
Volt/centimeter typically applies to small gap distances; N/C usage may require scale adjustments.
N/C is a vector quantity; V/cm is often treated as a scalar magnitude, which might affect multidimensional calculations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the relationship between volt/centimeter and newton/coulomb?: One volt per centimeter is equivalent to 100 newtons per coulomb, linking the potential difference over a distance to the force per unit charge.
Why convert V/cm to N/C?: Converting to N/C allows use of the SI unit system for calculating forces on charges and integrating with other physical quantities in electrostatics.
Can this conversion be used for non-uniform fields?: The conversion is best suited for uniform and static fields; irregular fields may require more complex approaches.

Key Terminology

Volt/centimeter [V/cm]: A unit of electric field strength defined as one volt of potential difference per centimeter, quantifying force per unit charge across a distance.
Newton/coulomb [N/C]: The SI unit of electric field strength representing the force in newtons on a positive test charge of one coulomb.
Electric Field Strength: A measure of the force exerted per unit charge in an electric field, expressed in units like V/cm or N/C.

Quick Knowledge Check

What is the equivalent of 1 volt per centimeter in newtons per coulomb?

10 N/C

100 N/C

1 N/C

In which field is volt per centimeter commonly used?

High-voltage engineering

Fluid dynamics

Thermodynamics

Which unit is a vector quantity?

Volt/centimeter [V/cm]

Newton/coulomb [N/C]

Both

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