Question

What are the two types of electric fields?

Answer 1

The two main types of electric fields are:

1. Static Electric Fields (or Electrostatic Fields):
   

   - These occur when the electric charges are stationary or not moving.
   - The electric field lines around a charge are fixed in place and point away from positive charges and towards negative charges.
   - A common example is the electric field created by a charged balloon or a charged object that is not moving.

1. Dynamic Electric Fields (or Time-Varying Electric Fields):
   

   - These occur when the electric field changes with time, usually due to the movement of charges (like in an AC current) or when there's a changing magnetic field.
   - These are associated with electromagnetic waves (like radio waves or light) where both electric and magnetic fields vary together.
   - An example would be the electric field in a circuit with alternating current (AC) or the field associated with a changing magnetic field.

In simple terms:

1. Static = charges at rest, field doesn't change with time.
   

1. Dynamic = charges moving or changing over time, creating a time-varying field.