Is Electric Charge a Vector Quantity?
No, Electric charge is a scalar quantity, it has magnitude but no fixed direction. Scalar quantities are those which only have magnitude and no direction. Electric Charge does not follow the Triangle law of Vector Addition.
Electric Charge can be directly added as an algebraic sum of two quantities. If a current i1 and i2 flow through the wire and meet at the junction then their resultant is calculated as (i1 + i2)
Electric Charge
Electric Charge is the basic property of a matter that causes the matter to experience a force when placed in a electromagnetic field. It is the amount of electric energy that is used for various purposes. Electric charges are categorized into two types, that are,
- Positive Charge
- Negative Charge
Positive and Negative charges have opposite properties. We have to study Electric Charge in classes 10 and 12. In this article, we will learn about electric charge, types of electric charge, methods of charging, properties of charge and others in detail.
Table of Content
- What is Electric Charge?
- Measuring Electric Charge
- Electric Charge Formula
- Types of Electric Charges
- Methods of Charging
- Properties of Electric Charge
- Electric Charge Field