Electric Field Due to a Point Charge
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A point charge \( Q \) generates an electric field \( \vec{E} \) in the surrounding space. The field at any distance \( r \) is: \[ \vec{E} = \frac{1}{4\pi\epsilon_0} \cdot \frac{Q}{r^2} \hat{r} \] This field is:
- Radial — pointing outward for positive charges.
- Inward — for negative charges.
- Stronger near the charge, weaker farther away.