Electrostatics Flashcards
1
Q
State the law of electric charges
A
Like charges repel; unlike charges attract.
2
Q
SI Unit of Electric charges
A
coulomb, C
3
Q
Explain what an electric field is
A
It’s a region in which an electric charge experiences a force.
4
Q
Explain how electric field lines are determined
A
It’s the path a positive test charge would take if it’s free to move.
