Electric field definition | Electric charge, field, and potential | Physics | Khan Academy

In this video David explains why physicists came up with the idea of the electric field, how it's useful, and explains how the electric field is defined. Created by David SantoPietro. Watch the next lesson: https://www.khanacademy.org/science/p... Missed the previous lesson? https://www.khanacademy.org/science/p... Physics on Khan Academy: Physics is the study of the basic principles that govern the physical world around us. We'll start by looking at motion itself. Then, we'll learn about forces, momentum, energy, and other concepts in lots of different physical situations. To get the most out of physics, you'll need a solid understanding of algebra and a basic understanding of trigonometry. About Khan Academy: Khan Academy offers practice exercises, instructional videos, and a personalized learning dashboard that empower learners to study at their own pace in and outside of the classroom. We tackle math, science, computer programming, history, art history, economics, and more. Our math missions guide learners from kindergarten to calculus using state-of-the-art, adaptive technology that identifies strengths and learning gaps. We've also partnered with institutions like NASA, The Museum of Modern Art, The California Academy of Sciences, and MIT to offer specialized content. For free. For everyone. Forever. #YouCanLearnAnything Subscribe to Khan Academy’s Physics channel:    / channel   Subscribe to Khan Academy: https://www.youtube.com/subscription_...