electrolysis Flashcards
1
Q
what is an electric field
A
region where charged particles experience a force
2
Q
similarities between electric and gravitational fields
A
both radial; force inversely proportional to distance squared
3
Q
difference between electric and gravitational fields
A
gravitational fields are always attractive; electric can be either attractive or repulsive
4
Q
which way do electric field lines go
A
direction of force on positively charged particles
5
Q
what is electric field strength
A
force per unit charge