Question

if the charge of a proton is \[e\] and the charge of the electron is \[-e\] and the fundamental unit of electric charge is \[e=2.6\times 10^{-19} \textrm{Coulombs} \]
Sooo......is the fundamental unit of electric charge different for protons and electron? so would the fundamental charge of an electron be \[-e=-2.6 \times 10^{-19} \textrm{Coulombs} \]

Answer 1

Proton's have positive charge. Electrons have negative charge.

Answer 2

I understand that. I was wondering in terms of coulombs law....that long definition of fundamental units I wrote...

Answer 3

Oh man, I totally forgot electricity! Gotta think way back to freshman year...
I think there's a formula. It's something like k(Qq)/q? I think.
I cant read your question by the way. Lol.

Answer 4

is the fundamental unit of charge specific to protons since "e" is written positively?

Answer 5

try refreshing the page...the question should be legible now

Answer 6

You might want to ask this in the physics section, under electricity & magnetism to get the best explanation. I would have to review a bit before i could give provide you with a definite answer for this :/ Lol

Answer 7

that's ok LOL...yeah I'll keep asking around

Answer 8

Sorry about that. I'll see if I still have my notes on my computer for electricity and if I do find something I'l definitely help you out. Cheers.

Answer 9

thanks @abb0t :)