Difference between revisions of "Electrostatic Field"
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| − | : The [[Electrostatic Field]] around | + | : The [[Electrostatic Field]] around a [[Positive Charge]] is shown with arrows pointing away from the [[Electrical Charge|charge]]. |
| + | : The [[Electrostatic Field]] around a [[Negative Charge]] is shown with arrows pointing towards the [[Electrical Charge|charge]]. | ||
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| + | |[[File:ElectrostaticFieldNegative.png|center|200px]] | ||
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To see the [[Electrostatic Field]] created by a '''charge''' click on the picture below to play a PHET simulation. | To see the [[Electrostatic Field]] created by a '''charge''' click on the picture below to play a PHET simulation. | ||
Revision as of 16:09, 31 October 2018
Key Stage 3
Meaning
An Electrostatic Field is the area 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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