electrical field
An "electrical field" or "electric field" is a fundamental concept in physics, describing the influence that charged particles exert on one another.
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Definition
C1Physics
(technical, academic)A region around a charged particle where a force is exerted on other charged particles.
Example
- The electrical field around a proton influences nearby electrons.
- In an electrical field, like charges repel each other while opposite charges attract.
C2Physics
(technical, academic)A vector field representing the force per unit charge exerted on a static charge in the presence of other charges.
Example
- The strength of the electrical field decreases with distance from the source charge.
- Scientists measure the electrical field to understand the interactions between charged particles.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "electrical field":
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