A uniform electric field is a type of electric field where the magnitude and direction of the electric field is constant at all points in space. This means that the electric field lines are evenly spaced and parallel to each other.
The voltage in a uniform electric field can be calculated by multiplying the electric field strength (E) by the distance (d) between two points in the field. This can be represented by the equation V = Ed.
Voltage is measured in volts (V) in the International System of Units (SI). In some cases, it may also be expressed in other units such as kilovolts (kV) or millivolts (mV).
The direction of the electric field does not affect the voltage in a uniform electric field. The voltage is solely determined by the strength of the electric field and the distance between two points in the field.
Yes, the voltage in a uniform electric field can be negative. This occurs when the direction of the electric field is opposite to the direction of the force on a positive charge. In this case, the voltage is negative because the electric field is doing work on the charge, reducing its potential energy.