Uniform and Radial Electric Field

The electric field is defined as the electric force per unit charge, with its direction determined by the force it would exert on a positive test charge. The electric field radiates outward from a positive charge and inward toward a negative charge. Electric fields can be classified into different types based on the shape of their field lines. The two primary types are radial electric fields and uniform electric fields. A radial electric field extends outward in all directions from a point charge, as illustrated by the spherical equipotential surfaces in the model. In contrast, a uniform electric field has a consistent strength and direction at every point. This type of field can be approximated by placing two conducting plates parallel to each other with a voltage or potential difference applied between them.