Difference between revisions of "Electrostatic Field"
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| − | An [[Electrostatic Field]] is the | + | An [[Electrostatic Field]] is the region around a [[Electrical Charge|charged]] [[object]] which can affect another [[Electrical Charge|charged]] [[object]]. |
===About Electrostatic Fields=== | ===About Electrostatic Fields=== | ||
Revision as of 16:11, 31 October 2018
Key Stage 3
Meaning
An Electrostatic Field is the region around a charged object which can affect another charged object.
About Electrostatic Fields
- The Electrostatic Field around a Positive Charge is shown with arrows pointing away from the charge.
- The Electrostatic Field around a Negative Charge is shown with arrows pointing towards the charge.
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To see the Electrostatic Field created by a charge click on the picture below to play a PHET simulation.
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