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How does an electric field affect the movement of charges?
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?
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?
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?
What is an electric dipole?
How does an electric dipole behave in an external electric field?
How does an electric dipole behave in an external electric field?
What is the magnitude of the electric field at the midpoint between the two charges of an electric dipole?
What is the magnitude of the electric field at the midpoint between the two charges of an electric dipole?