A strong electric field is?
a.directed toward a charge***
b.directed away from a charge.
c.caused by a large quantity of charge.
d.caused by a small quantity of charge.
electric fields is away from positive charges, by definition.
A strong electric field is directed toward a charge.
To understand why, let's break down the concept of an electric field. An electric field is the region where an electric force is exerted on charged particles. It is created by charged objects, such as a positive or negative charge. The electric field describes the direction and strength of the force experienced by other charged objects placed in the field.
When a positive charge is placed in an electric field, it experiences a force in the direction of the field. Conversely, when a negative charge is placed in the field, it experiences a force in the opposite direction, away from the field.
Therefore, for a strong electric field, the force on a positive charge will be stronger, and it will be directed toward the charge that created the field. This means option "a" is the correct answer: a strong electric field is directed toward a charge.