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Electric Field Strength

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข 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.