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Intro. to Elect 02
CO1_Introduction to Electricity - Electric Field Fundamentals - #2
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Electric Field (Definition) | A region of space where a charged particle experiences an electric force. |
| Electric Field Formula (Point Charge) | E = kQ/r², directed away from +Q and toward −Q. |
| Electric Field as a Vector | Electric field has both magnitude and direction. |
| Field Lines (Meaning) | Imaginary lines showing the direction of the electric field at each point. |
| Field Line Density | Closer lines indicate stronger electric field magnitude. |
| Direction of Field Lines | Away from positive charges, toward negative charges. |
| Superposition Principle (Electric Fields) | The net electric field is the vector sum of fields from all charges. |
| Electric Field of a Single Positive Charge | Radially outward in all directions. |
| Electric Field of a Single Negative Charge | Radially inward in all directions. |
| Electric Dipole (Definition) | Two equal and opposite charges separated by a small distance. |
| Dipole Axis | The line connecting the positive and negative charges of a dipole. |
| Electric Field of a Dipole (Far Away) | E is proportional to 1/r³, decreasing faster than a single charge. |
| Dipole Orientation Effect | Field strength depends on the angle between dipole axis and observation point. |
| Dipole Near-Field Pattern | Strong near the charges, with curved field lines connecting + to −. |
| Electric Field Direction (Dipole) | Points from positive charge toward negative charge along field lines. |