The space around an electric charge in which its influence can be felt is known as the electric field.
The electric field Intensity at a point is the force experienced by a unit positive charge placed at that point.
- Electric Field Intensity is a vector quantity.
- t is denoted by ‘E’.
- Electric Field = F/q.
- Unit of E is NC-1 or Vm-1.
The electric field intensity due to a positive charge is always directed away from the charge and the intensity due to a negative charge is always directed towards the charge.
