Electric Field Strength

Definition

Electric field strength refers to the force experienced by a unit positive charge placed in an electric field. It quantifies how strong or weak an electric field is at any given point.

Related terms

Voltage (Potential Difference): Voltage, also known as potential difference, measures the energy transferred per unit charge as charges move from one point to another within an electric circuit.

Coulomb's Law: Coulomb's law describes the electrostatic force between two charged objects based on their charges and separation distance.

Gauss's Law: Gauss's law relates the total flux passing through a closed surface with the net charge enclosed within that surface.