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The discovery of the electron Key Terms
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The discovery of the electron
AqaA LevelPhysicsTurning points in physics
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Electronic Charge
The fundamental charge carried by a single electron, approximately equal to -1.6 x 10^-19 coulombs.
Specific Charge
The ratio of the charge of a particle to its mass, typically expressed in coulombs per kilogram (C/kg).
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