
Coulomb
Electrical Context
Coulomb is specifically used for measuring electric charge, so it’s not used for other types of measurements.
Your car battery has a charge of several thousand coulombs.
Scientific Precision
In scientific and technical contexts, 'coulomb' is used for precise measurements and calculations.
The capacitor was rated for a maximum of 0.5 coulombs of charge.
Not for Casual Use
The term 'coulomb' is not commonly used in everyday language and is not known to all.
During physics class, we learned that a lightning bolt can transfer about one billion coulombs.