Originally posted by Dx
A force of 6N acts on a charge of 3 microC when placed in a uniform electric field. what is the magnitude of the electric field?
I have
E = k(Q/r^2... k=9x10^9 * (Q,charge=3x10^-9) / (?)^2
ths can't be the right formula caus e wheres r^2?
Dx [?]
An electric charge is a fundamental physical property of matter that causes it to experience a force when placed in an electric field. It can be positive or negative, and its unit of measurement is the coulomb (C).
A uniform electric field is one in which the electric field strength and direction are constant at all points. This means that the electric field lines are evenly spaced and parallel to each other.
The strength of an electric field is measured in newtons per coulomb (N/C). This is the amount of force that a unit charge would experience when placed in the electric field.
Electric charge and electric fields are closely related. Electric charges create electric fields, and the strength of the electric field is determined by the amount and distribution of electric charges in the vicinity.
An electric field exerts a force on charged particles, causing them to accelerate in the direction of the electric field lines. The magnitude and direction of the force depend on the charge and the strength and direction of the electric field.