1. What is Force Due To Electric Field?

Definition: This calculator computes the force experienced by a charged particle in an electric field using the formula F = q × E.

Purpose: It helps physics students and engineers determine the force acting on a charge in an electric field.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the formula:

Where:

• \( F \) — Force (Newtons)
• \( q \) — Charge (Coulombs)
• \( E \) — Electric field strength (Newtons per Coulomb)

Explanation: The force on a charged particle is directly proportional to both its charge and the strength of the electric field.

3. Importance of Force Calculation

Details: Understanding this force is crucial for designing electrical systems, analyzing particle motion, and studying electromagnetic phenomena.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter the charge in Coulombs and electric field strength in N/C. Both values must be positive numbers.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What direction does this force act?
A: The force acts in the direction of the electric field for positive charges, and opposite for negative charges.

Q2: What's a typical charge value?
A: Elementary charge is 1.6×10⁻¹⁹ C. Macroscopic objects might have microcoulombs (10⁻⁶ C) or more.

Q3: What are typical electric field strengths?
A: Earth's field is ~150 N/C downward, while in capacitors it might be thousands of N/C.

Q4: Does this work for point charges?
A: Yes, this calculates the force on any charge in an external electric field.

Q5: How is this related to Coulomb's Law?
A: Coulomb's Law calculates E from point charges, while this formula finds F from known E.