Uniform Electric Field

Definition

A uniform electric field is one where the magnitude and direction remain constant throughout space. In this type of field, equipotential lines are parallel and equally spaced apart.

Analogy

Imagine a calm river flowing in a straight line without any obstacles. The water current is constant and has the same speed and direction at every point, just like a uniform electric field.

Related terms

Electric Field Strength: A measure of the force experienced by a positive test charge placed in an electric field per unit charge.

Equipotential Lines: Imaginary lines that connect points with equal electric potential in an electric field, always perpendicular to the electric field lines.

Coulomb's Law: The mathematical relationship between the magnitude of the electrostatic force between two charged objects and their distance apart.