Herjap Messages 6 Reaction score 0 Thread starter Dec 14, 2014 #1 Guys, when utilizing the electric field intensity formula ( Fe=qE), do we use the sign of the charge (q)? I think we do, but I remain confused!
Guys, when utilizing the electric field intensity formula ( Fe=qE), do we use the sign of the charge (q)? I think we do, but I remain confused!
Dale Mentor Insights Author Messages 36,990 Reaction score 15,979 Dec 14, 2014 #2 Yes. The force on a negative charge is in the opposite direction of the E field.