[Etymology: electrostatic coulomb] electric charge. Symbol statC. Metric-c.g.s. The coulomb of the e.s.u. system and of the Gaussian system, defined as the point charge that exerts a force of 1 dyne on an equal point charge 1 cm away in vacuo. 1 statC = 333.564~ pC. Also called franklin.
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