unit question

[ohsmurfyea]

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Hey Guys,

Had a question regarding units. I know the electric field is N/C since F=qE but how does N/C convert into V/m? Thanks.

 

[DocDrakeRamoray]

V=Ed therefore E=V/d d=distance in meters

 

[ksmi117]

N = (kg)(m)/s^2
C = (s)(A)

so N/C is (kg)(m)/(s^3)(A)

V = (m^2)(kg)/(s^3)(A)

so V/m is also (kg)(m)/(s^3)(A)

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