Dimensional formula of surface charge density

Surface charge density
[L−2 T A]
Written in full: [M⁰ L⁻² T¹ A¹ K⁰]

How to derive it

Surface charge density = Charge ÷ Area

Put in the dimensions of each part: [AT] ÷ [L²] = [L⁻² T A].

mass (M)
0
length (L)
-2
time (T)
1
current (A)
1
temperature (K)
0

SI unit

The SI unit of surface charge density is C/m².

Same dimensions as surface charge density

None of the other quantities on this site share these exact dimensions.

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