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Conductor
A material that allows free movement of electrons, enabling electric current flow. Electric Field
A region around a charged particle where a force is exerted on other charges. Net Electric Field
The vector sum of all electric fields at a specific point. Polarization
The separation of charges within a conductor in response to an external electric field. Coulomb's Constant
A proportionality constant in electrostatics, approximately 8.99 x 10^9 N m²/C². Surface Charge Distribution
The arrangement of charges on the surface of a conductor to minimize repulsion. Point Charge
An idealized model of a charged particle with negligible size. Spherical Conductor
A conductor shaped as a sphere, often used in electrostatics problems. Radius
The distance from the center to the surface of a spherical conductor. Microcoulomb
A unit of electric charge equal to 10^-6 coulombs. Newton per Coulomb
The unit of electric field strength, representing force per unit charge. Charge Distribution
The spatial arrangement of electric charge on a conductor. Induction
The process of redistributing charges in a conductor without direct contact. Conduction
The transfer of electric charge through direct contact between materials. Electric Field Lines
Imaginary lines representing the direction and strength of an electric field.
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