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 represents the intensity or magnitude of an electric field at a particular point in space. It quantifies the force experienced by a positive test charge placed in the electric field.
Related terms
Electric Potential Energy: The amount of work required to move a charged object from one point to another within an electric field.