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Intro to Electric Fields

The document discusses the concept of electric fields, which are invisible regions around charged objects where forces are exerted. It explains electric field lines and provides formulas for calculating the electric field strength and direction based on charge and distance. Additionally, it includes example problems with their corresponding answers regarding the magnitude and direction of electric fields created by various charges.

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Intro to Electric Fields

The document discusses the concept of electric fields, which are invisible regions around charged objects where forces are exerted. It explains electric field lines and provides formulas for calculating the electric field strength and direction based on charge and distance. Additionally, it includes example problems with their corresponding answers regarding the magnitude and direction of electric fields created by various charges.

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ELECTROSTATICS

ELECTRIC FIELD
an invisible region around a charged object
where forces are exerted.
ELECTRIC FIELD LINES
the direction of the fields is defined by the
force on a positive test charge.
ELECTRIC FIELD
The electric field at a point in space
describes the strength and direction of
the electric force that would act on a
positive test charge placed at that point.
Electric field is the electric force per unit
charge. (N/C)
ELECTRIC FIELD
𝐹 𝑘𝑄
𝐸= 𝐸= 2
𝑞 𝑟
E = electric field
k = constant
q = quantity of charges
r = distance between charges (meters)
1. A charge of 6 μC exerts a force of
in the right side of a positive test
charge. What is the magnitude and
direction of the electric field at the
location of the test charge?

ANSWER: 40 N/C, Left


2. A charge of 8 𝜇𝐶 exerts a force of on
a positive test charge located to its left.
What is the magnitude and direction of
the electric field at the location of the
test charge?

ANSWER: 60 N/C, LEFT


3. A charge of -5 𝜇𝐶 creates a force of
N on a test charge situated directly
below it. What is the magnitude and
direction of the electric field at the
location of the test charge?

ANSWER: -70 N/C, UPWARD


4. What is the magnitude and direction

of a -4.5 𝜇𝐶 charge?
of electric field 0.10 m on the left hand

ANSWER: -4,050,000 N/C, RIGHT


5. What is the magnitude and direction

hand side of a +6.0 𝜇𝐶 charge?


of the electric field 0.20 m on the left-

ANSWER:

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