Can Anyone Explain the Electric Pressure Formula?

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The electric pressure formula, Electric Pressure = 1/2 ε0E², relates electric pressure to the electric field (E) and the permittivity of free space (ε0). Participants seek clarification and references to better understand this formula. Suggested resources include lecture notes and a chapter from a physics book that explain the concept in detail. The discussion emphasizes the importance of understanding the relationship between electric fields and pressure in physics. Accessing the provided links can enhance comprehension of the formula.
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Hi, I saw a formula in a book in which I have confusion. Can anyone please suggest me any ref. The formula is as

Electric Pressure = 1/2 ε0E2

Where ε0 is electric permittivity of free space and E is the electric field.
 
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thunderhadron said:
Hi, I saw a formula in a book in which I have confusion. Can anyone please suggest me any ref. The formula is as

Electric Pressure = 1/2 ε0E2

Where ε0 is electric permittivity of free space and E is the electric field.


Does this help ? :

http://physics.wustl.edu/classes/SP2012/212/lectures/SP11-212-c32.pdf
http://www.ss.ncu.edu.tw/~lyu/lectu...ormat_pdf_html/pdf_1_Ch/lyu_SPP_Chapter_1.pdf
 
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