13) Electric Fields

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What creates an electric field around a charged object?

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What creates an electric field around a charged object?

An electric field is created by any electrically charged object.

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How does the strength of an electric field change with distance from the charged object?

The electric field strength increases as you get closer to the charged object and decreases as you move further away.

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How are electric fields represented visually?

Electric fields can be shown using field lines that go from positive to negative charges.

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What does the density of electric field lines indicate?

The density of the lines indicates the strength of the electric field; closer lines mean a stronger field, while farther lines mean a weaker field.

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What happens to a charged object placed in the electric field of another charged object?

It experiences a force that causes either attraction or repulsion.

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What is the relationship between the strength of the electric field and the force on an object?

The strength of the force on an object is linked to the strength of the electric field it is in.

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How does distance affect the force between two charged objects?

As the distance between charged objects increases, the strength of the electric field decreases, resulting in a smaller force.

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What causes a spark between a charged object and the earth?

A spark occurs when there is a high enough potential difference between the charged object and the earth.

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What happens to air particles when a strong electric field is present?

A strong electric field can ionize air particles by removing electrons, making the air conductive.

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What is the result of ionizing air in the presence of a strong electric field?

Ionisation allows current to flow through the air, resulting in a spark.

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