Question

What is the definition of electric field?

Answer 1

1. The region of space around an electric charge where the effect of force due to the charge exists is known as the electric field.
2. The electric field can also be defined as the force per unit charge acting at a point.
3. Its formula is written as $E=\raisebox{1ex}{$F$}\!\left/ \!\raisebox{-1ex}{$q$}\right.$ where $E$ is electric field, $F$ is force, and $q$ is charge.
4. The S I unit of the electric field is N/C.