The electric field vector acts in the same direction as the force F vector if q is positive and in the opposite direction if q is negative.

How you understand about that?

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Wilson Patrick

Physics

9 May, 09:51

The electric field vector acts in the same direction as the force F vector if q is positive and in the opposite direction if q is negative.

How you understand about that?

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Marlie Wilcox · Answer 1

Answer: Electric field vector is created by an electric force of a charged particle.

Explanation: The direction of the field vector can be determined by applying Coulomb's Law which explains the electric force between charge particles. If q is positive the force is repulsive, to a test charge (which is positive always) and if q is negative the force is attractive to a test charge.

The electric field vector acts in the same direction as the force F vector if q is positive and in the opposite direction if q is negative.How you understand about that?

The electric field vector acts in the same direction as the force F vector if q is positive and in the opposite direction if q is negative.

How you understand about that?