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The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
Charles Augustin de Coulomb , 1736-1806, French physicist. In 1789 he retired from his posts as military engineer and as superintendent of waters and fountains and devoted himself to continuing his scientific research. He was known for his work on electricity, magnetism, and friction, and he invented a magnetoscope, a magnetometer, and a torsion balance that he employed in determining torsional elasticity and in establishing Coulomb's law . The unit of quantity of electric charge, the coulomb , is named in his honor. Bibliography: See study by C. S. Gilmor (1971). Author not... Read more
Coulomb, Charles
Coulomb, Charles FRENCH ENGINEER AND PHYSICIST 1736 – 1806 Charles-Augustin de Coulomb was born to affluent parents in Angoul ê me, France...classical education. After a brief stay in Montpellier, Coulomb returned to Paris to study at the É cole du G é... Read more
Charles Augustin de Coulomb
Charles Augustin de Coulomb The French physicist Charles Augustin de Coulomb (1736-1806) was famous for establishing the relation...on sliding and fluid friction. Charles Augustin de Coulomb was born into a distinguished family of Angoul... Read more

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