Radial Symmetry

Definition

Radial symmetry refers to a situation where the electric field lines originating from a central charge spread out symmetrically in all directions. This occurs when there is spherical symmetry in the distribution of charge.

Related terms

Gauss's Law for Electricity: A fundamental law that relates the total electric flux through a closed surface to the net charge enclosed by that surface.

Electric Dipole Moment: A measure of separation between positive and negative charges within an object.

Electric Flux: The measure of how much electric field passes through a given area.