Electric Field Strength

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Electric Field Strength

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The electrical force exerted on a unit positive charge at a given point in space. Electric-field strength is expressed, in the practical system of electrical units, in terms of volts/centimeter. It is a vector quantity, being the magnitude of the electric-field vector. Also called electric field, electric intensity, electric field intensity, electric potential gradient, field strength. </dd>
The electric-field strength of the atmosphere is commonly referred to as the atmospheric electric field. </dd>

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This article is based on NASA's Dictionary of Technical Terms for Aerospace Use