Electric Field
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electric field
–noun Electricity.
| a vector quantity from which is determined the magnitude and direction of the force (electric force) on a charged particle due to the presence of other charged particles, accelerated charged particles, or time-varying currents. Symbol: E |
[Origin: 1895–1900
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American Heritage Dictionary - Cite This Source - Share This
| electric field
n. A region of space characterized by the existence of a force generated by electric charge. |
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WordNet - Cite This Source - Share This
| electric field | |
noun | |
| a field of force surrounding a charged particle |
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The American Heritage Science Dictionary - Cite This Source - Share This
| electric field
The distribution in space of the strength and direction of forces that would be exerted on an electric charge at any point in that space. Electric fields themselves result directly from other electric charges or from changing magnetic fields. The strength of an electric field at a given point in space near an electrically charged object is proportional to the amount of charge on the object, and inversely proportional to the distance between the point and the object. See also electromagnetism, electrostatic force. |
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Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary - Cite This Source - Share This
Main Entry: electric field
Function: noun
: a region associated with a distribution of electric charge or a varying magnetic field in which forces due to that charge orfield act upon other electric chargeselectric field radiates out into the chest cavity, sending clues about the heart's function toward the skin —Carl Zimmer>
Main Entry: electric field
Function: noun
: a region associated with a distribution of electric charge or a varying magnetic field in which forces due to that charge orfield act upon other electric charges
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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