At point P in a region of space

PHYSICS · Subjective · AP · Physics 2: Algebra-based · Electric Force Field and Potential · Electric Force Field and Potential

Problem

At point P in a region of space, adjacent electric field lines are

1\,\text{mm}

apart; at point Q, they are

3\,\text{mm}

apart. Estimate the ratio

E_P/E_Q

of the electric field magnitudes at the two points.