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An electric field is a physical field that surrounds an electrically charged particle or object. It exerts a force on other charged particles or objects within its vicinity.
An electric field is created by the presence of a charged particle or object. This charged particle or object creates a force that pushes or pulls other charged particles or objects within its surroundings.
Electric field refers to the physical field that surrounds a charged particle or object, while electric potential is the electric potential energy per unit charge at a given point in space. In simpler terms, electric field measures the force acting on a charged particle, while electric potential measures the potential energy of that charged particle at a certain point.
Yes, electric potential can be negative. This means that the electric potential energy of a charged particle is lower at a certain point compared to its reference point. This can occur when the charged particle moves from a higher potential energy to a lower potential energy.
Electric field and electric potential are related through the equation E = -∇V, where E is the electric field, V is the electric potential, and ∇ is the gradient operator. This equation shows that the electric field is the negative gradient of the electric potential, meaning the electric field points in the direction of decreasing potential.
