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Does voltage produce a physical field, like how a current produces a magnetic field?
rootone said:Voltage is a measure of electrical potential, no electrons need to flow anywhere for a voltage, so no field
Nav said:Does voltage produce a physical field, like how a current produces a magnetic field?
Voltage is a measure of the electric potential difference between two points in an electrical circuit. It is often described as the "pressure" or "force" that drives electrical current.
Voltage is produced by the separation of positive and negative charges. This can occur naturally, such as in the case of lightning, or artificially, through the use of batteries or generators.
An electric field is a region in space where an electric charge experiences a force. It is produced by the presence of a voltage or by the movement of charged particles.
When a voltage is applied to a conductor, it creates an electric field around the conductor. This field exerts a force on any charged particles within it, causing them to move and creating an electric current.
Voltage and electric field are closely related. Voltage is the cause of an electric field, and the strength of the electric field is directly proportional to the voltage. In other words, the higher the voltage, the stronger the electric field.