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Show that units of $\mathrm{V} / \mathrm{m}$ and $\mathrm{N} / \mathrm{C}$ for electric field strength are indeed equivalent.
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This can be written as: \[1 \mathrm{V} = 1 \mathrm{J} / \mathrm{C}\] Show more…
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Show that units of V/m and N/C for electric field strength are indeed equivalent.
Show that 1 V/m = 1 N/C and thus that the two units used to describe electric field are consistent. Hint: Start with the definition of V, where 1 V = 1 J/C.
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