Electric Fields
Definition
Electric fields are regions in space around charged objects where electric forces can be felt. They describe the influence that a charged object has on other charged objects in its vicinity.
Related terms
Electric Potential Energy: The energy associated with an object due to its position in an electric field.
Coulomb's Law: A law that describes the force between two point charges based on their magnitudes and distance.
Electric Flux: A measure of how many electric field lines pass through a given area.
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Study guides (4)
AP Physics 2 - 3.1 Electric Systems
AP Physics 2 - 3.7 Electric Forces and Free-Body Diagrams
AP Physics 2 - 3.11 Electric Charges and Fields
AP Physics 2 - 5.1 Electric Fields & Forces
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