5 Questions
Which of the following statements about electric fields is true?
Electric fields exist around both positively and negatively charged particles
What is the definition of electric field strength?
The force experienced by a charged particle due to an electric field
What is the relationship between the strength of an electric field and the distance from a charged object?
The strength of the electric field decreases with distance
How is the direction of an electric field defined?
The direction of the electric field is opposite to the direction of the force it would exert on a positive test charge
What is the unit of electric field strength?
Newton per Coulomb
Test your knowledge of electric fields and their properties with this quiz. Learn about the relationship between charge, distance, and strength, and compare electric fields to magnetic fields.
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