What does force/carge mean? I can't imagine it

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Force per charge, or electric field (E), is defined as the force experienced by a charged body, expressed mathematically as F = qE, indicating that force is directly proportional to both charge and the electric field. The discussion highlights that the Lorentz force equation incorporates both electric and magnetic influences, represented as F = qE + q(v x B), where v is velocity and B is the magnetic field. This relationship illustrates how electric fields exert forces on charged particles, with the force being parallel to the electric field direction. Understanding this concept is crucial for grasping the dynamics of charged particles in electromagnetic fields. The explanation clarifies the foundational principles of electromagnetism.
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some one please tell me what force/charge means, i can't imagine it.
 
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Hi gforce01! :smile:

Electric field, E, is force/charge …

that just means that the force on a body with charge q is qE …

so force is proportional to charge, and also proportional and parallel to the electric field :wink:
 
The Lorentz force on a charge q is
F = qE + q(v x B)
where v x B (force/charge) represents the vector cross product of v (velocity) and B (magnetic field).
 

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