Electric Field and Current Relationship
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How does an electric field affect the movement of charges?

  • An electric field decelerates charges in the direction of the field
  • An electric field does not affect the movement of charges
  • An electric field accelerates charges in the direction of the field (correct)
  • An electric field moves charges perpendicular to the direction of the field
  • What is the relationship between electric field and current?

  • Electric field and current are the same physical quantity
  • Electric field is the cause of current (correct)
  • Current is the cause of electric field
  • Electric field and current are completely independent
  • In what units is electric field strength typically measured?

  • Volts per meter (V/m) (correct)
  • Ohms per volt (Ω/V)
  • Amps per second (A/s)
  • Coulombs per second (C/s)
  • What is an electric dipole?

    <p>A pair of equal and opposite point charges separated by a small distance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does an electric dipole behave in an external electric field?

    <p>It experiences a torque tending to align it with the electric field</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the magnitude of the electric field at the midpoint between the two charges of an electric dipole?

    <p>Not zero due to the non-uniform distribution of charges</p> Signup and view all the answers

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