Electric Field: Other than Middle & Infinity?

In summary, an electric field is a physical field that surrounds a charged particle and exerts a force on other charged particles. It is represented by a vector quantity and is calculated by dividing the force exerted on a charged particle at a particular point by the magnitude of the charge. It is also affected by the distance between the two charged particles. An electric field is created by a single charged particle, while an electromagnetic field is created by moving charged particles. An electromagnetic field has both electric and magnetic components, while an electric field only has an electric component. An electric field cannot exist without a charge and is often represented visually by electric field lines, which show the direction and strength of the electric field at different points in space.
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is the electric field zero at points other than the middle of two simillar polarity charges and also other than infinity?
if it can be zero then at waht points?
 
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Unless we have shielding, no.
 
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The electric field is not necessarily zero at points other than the middle of two similar polarity charges and infinity. It depends on the specific arrangement and distribution of charges in the surrounding space. In certain cases, the electric field can be zero at certain points, such as at the midpoint between two opposite polarity charges or at the center of a uniformly charged sphere. However, in most cases, the electric field will have a non-zero value at points other than the middle and infinity. It is important to consider the overall charge distribution and the principles of electrostatics when determining the electric field at specific points.
 

Related to Electric Field: Other than Middle & Infinity?

1. What is an electric field?

An electric field is a physical field that surrounds a charged particle and exerts a force on other charged particles within its range. It is represented by a vector quantity, with both magnitude and direction.

2. How is an electric field calculated?

The electric field at a particular point is calculated by dividing the force exerted on a charged particle at that point by the magnitude of the charge. It is also affected by the distance between the two charged particles.

3. What is the difference between an electric field and an electromagnetic field?

An electric field is created by a single charged particle, while an electromagnetic field is created by moving charged particles. An electromagnetic field has both electric and magnetic components, while an electric field only has an electric component.

4. Can an electric field exist without a charge?

No, an electric field cannot exist without a charge. It is created by the interaction between charged particles and can only exist in the presence of charged particles.

5. How is an electric field represented visually?

An electric field is often represented visually by electric field lines. These lines show the direction and strength of the electric field at different points in space. The closer the lines are together, the stronger the electric field is at that point.

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