I am a student studying junior college in Singapore, preparing for Cambridge A level exam. Prep me for physics on electric field
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sure, i'd be happy to help you prepare for the electric field topic in your a-level physics exam. here's a general outline of the key concepts you should be familiar with:

1. electric charge:
* positive and negative charges
* elementary charge (e = 1.6 × 10^-19 c)
* conservation of charge
1. coulomb's law:
* formula: f = k \* q1 \* q2 / r^2
* electrostatic force between two point charges
* constant k (coulomb's constant) = 8.99 × 10^9 n m^2 c^-2
1. electric field (e):
* definition: force per unit charge
* formula: e = f / q or e = k \* q / r^2
* vector quantity, direction: away from positive charges, towards negative charges
1. electric field lines:
* rules: originate from positive charges, terminate at negative charges, never cross
* density of lines indicates field strength
* perpendicular to the surface of conductors at equilibrium
1. electric field due to multiple charges:
* principle of superposition: electric fields due to multiple charges can be calculated separately and then added (vector addition)
1. electric potential (v):
* definition: electric potential energy per unit charge
* formula: v = u / q or v = k \* q / r
* scalar quantity, zero reference point can be chosen arbitrarily (often at infinity)
1. potential difference (δv):
* definition: work done per unit charge to move a charge from one point to another
* formula: δv = w / q
1. equipotential surfaces:
* definition: surfaces where the potential is the same at every point
* perpendicular to electric field lines
* no work is done moving a charge along an equipotential surface
1. electric field and potential relationship:
* e = -dv/dr (1d)
* e = -∇v (3d)
1. capacitance:
* definition: the ability of a device to store electric charge
* formula: c = q / v
* units: farads (f)
1. energy stored in a capacitor:
* formula: u = 0.5 \* c \* v^2

as you study these topics, make sure to practice problem-solving, as it will help you gain a deeper understanding of the concepts. good luck with your preparation!
assistant
Sure, I'd be happy to help you prepare for the electric field topic in your A-level Physics exam. Here's a general outline of the key concepts you should be familiar with:

1. Electric charge:
* Positive and negative charges
* Elementary charge (e = 1.6 × 10^-19 C)
* Conservation of charge
1. Coulomb's Law:
* Formula: F = k \* q1 \* q2 / r^2
* Electrostatic force between two point charges
* Constant k (Coulomb's constant) = 8.99 × 10^9 N m^2 C^-2
1. Electric field (E):
* Definition: force per unit charge
* Formula: E = F / q or E = k \* Q / r^2
* Vector quantity, direction: away from positive charges, towards negative charges
1. Electric field lines:
* Rules: originate from positive charges, terminate at negative charges, never cross
* Density of lines indicates field strength
* Perpendicular to the surface of conductors at equilibrium
1. Electric field due to multiple charges:
* Principle of superposition: electric fields due to multiple charges can be calculated separately and then added (vector addition)
1. Electric potential (V):
* Definition: electric potential energy per unit charge
* Formula: V = U / q or V = k \* Q / r
* Scalar quantity, zero reference point can be chosen arbitrarily (often at infinity)
1. Potential difference (ΔV):
* Definition: work done per unit charge to move a charge from one point to another
* Formula: ΔV = W / q
1. Equipotential surfaces:
* Definition: surfaces where the potential is the same at every point
* Perpendicular to electric field lines
* No work is done moving a charge along an equipotential surface
1. Electric field and potential relationship:
* E = -dV/dr (1D)
* E = -∇V (3D)
1. Capacitance:
* Definition: the ability of a device to store electric charge
* Formula: C = Q / V
* Units: Farads (F)
1. Energy stored in a capacitor:
* Formula: U = 0.5 \* C \* V^2

As you study these topics, make sure to practice problem-solving, as it will help you gain a deeper understanding of the concepts. Good luck with your preparation!
assistant