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

Step-by-step 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=(F)/(q)`

Where

F is the electric force,
`F=(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".