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Can an electric field exist in empty space?

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Explanation: Electric charge is the source of the electric field, but the electric field does not require a medium to travel through
An electric field is a vector quantity traveling in a particular direction with speed of light in empty space.
In conclusion, we can say that an electric field can exist in an empty space.

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