Question

A charge alters the space around it. What is this alteration of space called? Electric ether Electric Force Electric field Charged space

Answer 1

Explanation:

A charge alters the space around it. This alteration of space is called the electric field. It is also defined as the electric force acting on a charged particle per unit test charge. It is given by :

$E=\dfrac{F}{q}$

Where

F is the electric force, $F=\dfrac{kq_1q_2}{r^2}$

The direction of electric field is in the direction of electric force. For a positive charge, the direction of electric field lines are outwards and for a negative charge, the direction of field lines are inwards.

Hence, the correct option is (c) "electric field".