Practice mode Electrostatics

Electric field intensity at a point is defined as the ____.

Correct answer A. force per unit positive test charge placed at that point

Explanation

E = F/q₀, the force experienced by a small positive test charge divided by its charge. Its unit is N/C, equivalent to V/m. Work per unit charge defines potential instead.

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