Why in vector representation of
Asked by | 14th Jun, 2009, 10:48: AM
Expert Answer:
Direction of electric field is decided conventionally by the direction of force a positive test charge will experience if kept in surrounding of the charged particle of interst. If the particle is positively charged then it will repel the test charge and direction of force is outwards. Thus electric field points away from the charge in case of positive charge & towards it in case of negative charge.
Answered by | 14th Jun, 2009, 01:56: PM
Related Videos
Kindly Sign up for a personalised experience
- Ask Study Doubts
- Sample Papers
- Past Year Papers
- Textbook Solutions
Sign Up
Verify mobile number
Enter the OTP sent to your number
Change