Direction of Electric Field vs. Electric Force

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Core2uu

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May 7, 2011

Just a conceptual question by me; no formal question.

Why is it that electric force on something is directionally opposite to that of the electric field?

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May 7, 2011

It's only opposite if the force is exerted on a negative charge.

Core2uu

May 7, 2011

SammyS said:

It's only opposite if the force is exerted on a negative charge.

Thanks.

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