Lecture 04 Flashcards
1
Q
What is electric field ?
A
The region around an electric charge where its effect can be observed
2
Q
Intensity of electric field
A
E= Force F
——— —
Charge q
3
Q
Electric field due to point charge at a distance “r” from it
A
E= kq
——
r^2
4
Q
What is the electric field of a charge at its own location?
A
It is undefined
5
Q
What is the direction of electric field?
A
From positive towards negative
