The electric field is perpendicular to the electrostatic force

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Start date Mar 15, 2008
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The statement that the electric field is perpendicular to the electrostatic force is false. The electrostatic force experienced by a charge in an electric field is in the same direction as the electric field. This relationship is described by the equation F=qE, where F is the force, q is the charge, and E is the electric field. Therefore, the force acts along the direction of the electric field, not perpendicular to it. Understanding this concept is crucial for solving related problems in electrostatics.

Mar 15, 2008

colombo

Hi,

please anyone hlep me this statement. I am doing online quiz. one question I am getting problem. so, i want to know this statement true or false...

The electric field is perpendicular to the electrostatic force ( T or F)

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Mar 15, 2008

colombo

any idea ?

any one get idea ??

Mar 15, 2008

Doc Al

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What do you think? Imagine a charge within an electric field. What direction does the force point?

Mar 15, 2008

Feldoh

F=qE. q(charge) is just a scalar...

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