Written by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Definition
Electric field strength refers to the force experienced by a unit positive charge placed in an electric field. It quantifies how strong or weak an electric field is at any given point.
Related terms
Voltage (Potential Difference): Voltage, also known as potential difference, measures the energy transferred per unit charge as charges move from one point to another within an electric circuit.