The electric field is perpendicular to the electrostatic force

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The statement that the electric field is perpendicular to the electrostatic force is false. The electrostatic force experienced by a charge in an electric field is in the same direction as the electric field. This relationship is described by the equation F=qE, where F is the force, q is the charge, and E is the electric field. Therefore, the force acts along the direction of the electric field, not perpendicular to it. Understanding this concept is crucial for solving related problems in electrostatics.
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please anyone hlep me this statement. I am doing online quiz. one question I am getting problem. so, i want to know this statement true or false...


The electric field is perpendicular to the electrostatic force ( T or F)


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What do you think? Imagine a charge within an electric field. What direction does the force point?
 
F=qE. q(charge) is just a scalar...
 
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