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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.
To see the Electrostatic Field created by a charge click on the picture below to play a PHET simulation.
Key Stage 4
Meaning
An Electrostatic Field is the region around a charged object in which another charged object will experience a force.
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.
To see the Electrostatic Field created by a charge click on the picture below to play a PHET simulation.