Does the electric field make electrons?

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Electrons possess electric charge, which inherently generates an electric field. This means that electrons do indeed create an electric field. The discussion emphasizes the relationship between electric charge and electric fields. Clarification is provided that the terms "generates" and "creates" are synonymous in this context. Understanding this relationship is crucial in the study of electromagnetism.
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DiracPool doesn't know what he is talking about, I am afraid. Electrons have electric charge, and one of the properties of electric charge is that it generates an electric field.
 
Vanadium 50 said:
and one of the properties of electric charge is that it generates an electric field.

which means electrons create an electric field, right?
 
generates = creates, yes.
 
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