4.2 - Electric Field Due to a Point Charge
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What is the definition of an electric field?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens to a charge placed near another charge.
Give an example of a point charge.
💡 Hint: Remember, a point charge has charge concentrated at a single spot.
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What is the formula for electric field strength due to a point charge?
💡 Hint: Consider both force per unit charge and point charge calculations.
Is the electric field strength greater or lesser the closer you are to a charge?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens as you approach a charged object.
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A point charge of -3μC is placed at the origin. Determine the electric field strength at a point 1m away from the charge. What is the direction of the field?
💡 Hint: Remember to use absolute values for charge when calculating strength.
Explain why electric field lines cannot cross, including a diagram to illustrate your answer.
💡 Hint: Consider what it means for lines to intersect and the physical implications.
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