Charles-Augustin de Coulomb

French physicist and engineer

Charles-Augustin de Coulomb - French physicist and engineer
Born

June 14th, 1736
288 years ago

Died

August 23rd, 1806
218 years ago — 70 years old

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

France

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Contributed significantly to the field of electrostatics and mechanics. Formulated Coulomb's law, which describes the electrostatic interaction between charged particles. Worked on friction and torsion pendulum experiments, advancing the understanding of mechanical properties of materials. Held the position of a member of the French Academy of Sciences.

Formulated Coulomb's law in 1785

Pioneered studies in electrostatics

Conducted extensive research on friction

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