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Electric Charges and Fields — Physics STD 12 Science — Question

Rajasthan BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 SciencePhysicsElectric Charges and Fields2 Marks
Question
Define electric field strength. Is it a vector or a scalar quantity?
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Answer

The electric field strength at a point in an electric field is defined as the electrostatic force acting on a unit positive charge when placed at that point and its direction is along the direction of electrostatic force.
Electric field strength is a vector quantity.

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