Chapter 33, Problem 26A

How is an electric field different from a gravitational field?

To determine

To explain: Electric field different from a gravitational field.

Explanation of Solution

Electric field different from a gravitational field as follow:

1. Gravitational field of object pull other object toward its center, whereas electric field can push or pull the object depends upon its charge.
2. Gravitational field is produce due to object with mass, whereas the electric field is produce due to object with charge.
3. Direction of gravitation field lines is toward the center whereas the electric field line toward the center of the positive particle and outward from the negative particle.