Physics GCSE
field strength and distance
What field strength and distance means in Physics GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of field strength and distance
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The further away from the charged object, the weaker the field, so a charge placed far from the object feels only a small force.
Topics that use field strength and distance
- Electric fields (AQA GCSE)
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