Why do electric field lines tend to be closer together near regions of high charge density?
**Electric field concept** visualizes influence of source charge. Uniform field exerts constant force F = qE, and flux Φ = E·A = E A cosθ links field to area orientation, maximum when field normal to surface. High charge density produces a stronger electric field. The convention of field lines dictates that their closeness (density) reflects field strength, so they cluster near regions where the charge per unit area or volume is greater. Substituting values gives Field strength, which matches expected magnitude for this electrostatic configuration, confirming Coulomb's and Gauss's principles a
Ref: NCERT > Physics Book > Electric Charges and Fields > Electric Field and Electric Field Lines
