What Is an Electric Field? Definition, Formula, Example
R. D. Field PHY 2049 Chapter 22 chp22_3.doc Electrostatic Force versus Gravity Electrostatic Force : F e = K q 1q 2/r2 (Coulomb's Law) K = 8.99x10 9 Nm 2/C 2 (in MKS system) Gravitational Force : F g = G m 1m 2/r2 (Newton's Law) G = 6.67x10-11 Nm 2/kg 2 (in MKS system) Ratio of forces for two electrons :