The electric field is perpendicular to the electrostatic force

In summary, the electric field is a vector quantity that describes the force experienced by a charged particle in an electric field. It is related to the electrostatic force and is perpendicular to it, as it is the cause of the force. This relationship is always true and is determined by the direction in which a positive test charge would move if placed in the field.
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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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any idea ?

any one get idea ??
 
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What do you think? Imagine a charge within an electric field. What direction does the force point?
 
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F=qE. q(charge) is just a scalar...
 

1. What is the concept of an electric field?

The electric field is a vector quantity that describes the force experienced by a charged particle in an electric field. It is a measure of the electric force per unit charge and is represented by lines of force that point in the direction of the force acting on a positive test charge.

2. How is the electric field related to the electrostatic force?

The electrostatic force is the force of attraction or repulsion between two charged particles. The magnitude and direction of this force are determined by the electric field, which is perpendicular to the electrostatic force. In other words, the electric field is the cause of the electrostatic force.

3. Why is the electric field perpendicular to the electrostatic force?

The electric field is perpendicular to the electrostatic force because the force is a result of the interaction between two charges, and the electric field is a measure of the force per unit charge. This means that the electric field lines must be perpendicular to the force vector, as the force acts along the field lines.

4. Is the perpendicular relationship between the electric field and electrostatic force always true?

Yes, the perpendicular relationship between the electric field and electrostatic force is always true. This is a fundamental property of the electric field and is a consequence of the inverse square law that governs the strength of the electric force between two charged particles.

5. How is the direction of the electric field determined?

The direction of the electric field is determined by the direction in which a positive test charge would move if placed in the electric field. This means that the direction of the electric field lines always points away from positive charges and towards negative charges.

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