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Why are the field lines on the positive atom pointed out but the negativ is inward?
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Why are the field lines on the positive atom pointed out but the negativ is inward?
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The Attempt at a Solution
Field lines are imaginary lines that represent the direction and strength of an electric field. They are used to visualize the electric field around a charged object.
Positive atoms, also known as cations, have lost one or more electrons and therefore have a positive charge. Negative atoms, also known as anions, have gained one or more electrons and have a negative charge.
Positive and negative atoms create electric fields because of their opposite charges. The positive atoms repel each other, and the negative atoms also repel each other. This creates a force that can move charged particles.
Field lines can help us understand positive and negative atoms by showing the direction of the electric field. The lines will point away from positive atoms and towards negative atoms, indicating the direction of the force on a charged particle placed in the field.
Understanding field lines and positive & negative atoms is important in many areas of science and technology. It is used in the design of electronic devices, such as circuits and batteries. It is also essential in understanding the behavior of charged particles in natural phenomena, such as lightning and the Earth's magnetic field.