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
Volts per meter (V/m) is the unit used to measure electric field strength. It represents the amount of electric potential difference (voltage) experienced by a charge placed at a distance of one meter from a source.
Related terms
Electric Potential Energy: Electric potential energy is the energy possessed by a charged object due to its position relative to other charged objects in an electric field.