3 Questions
What happens to the electric field between two like charges?
It weakens
How does the electric field vary with distance from a point charge?
It varies inversely with the square of the distance
What is the electric field inside a conductor in electrostatic equilibrium?
Zero
Study Notes
Electric Field Behavior
- Between two like charges, the electric field lines repel each other, resulting in zero electric field at the midpoint.
- The electric field decreases with increasing distance from a point charge, following an inverse square relationship (1/r²).
Electrostatic Equilibrium
- Inside a conductor in electrostatic equilibrium, the electric field is zero, meaning the charges are distributed such that the net electric field is zero.
Test your knowledge of electric fields and charges with this quiz. Explore the behavior of the electric field between like charges, its variation with distance from a point charge, and the characteristics of the electric field inside a conductor in electrostatic equilibrium.
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