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Electrostatic Potential is the potential energy per unit charge at a point in an electric field, measured relative to a reference point. Check FAQs
ϕ=[Coulomb]Qptr
ϕ - Electrostatic Potential?Qpt - Point Charge?r - Separation between Charges?[Coulomb] - Coulomb constant?

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50.0286Edit=9E+91.2E-5Edit2119.85Edit
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Electrostatic Potential due to Point Charge Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
ϕ=[Coulomb]Qptr
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
ϕ=[Coulomb]1.2E-5C2119.85m
Next Step Substitute values of Constants
ϕ=9E+91.2E-5C2119.85m
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
ϕ=9E+91.2E-52119.85
Next Step Evaluate
ϕ=50.0285921877208V
LAST Step Rounding Answer
ϕ=50.0286V

Electrostatic Potential due to Point Charge Formula Elements

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Constants
Electrostatic Potential
Electrostatic Potential is the potential energy per unit charge at a point in an electric field, measured relative to a reference point.
Symbol: ϕ
Measurement: Electric PotentialUnit: V
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Point Charge
Point Charge is a small localized object or particle that has a electric charge, and is a fundamental concept in understanding electrostatic forces and interactions.
Symbol: Qpt
Measurement: Electric ChargeUnit: C
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Separation between Charges
Separation between Charges is the distance between two point charges in an electrostatic field, affecting the electrostatic force between them.
Symbol: r
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Coulomb constant
Coulomb constant appears in Coulomb's law and quantifies the electrostatic force between two point charges. It plays a fundamental role in the study of electrostatics.
Symbol: [Coulomb]
Value: 8.9875E+9

Other Formulas to find Electrostatic Potential

​Go Electric Potential of Dipole
ϕ=[Coulomb]pcos(θ)|r|2

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​Go Electrostatic Potential Energy of Point Charge or System of Charges
Ufree=[Coulomb]q1q2r
​Go Energy Density in Electric Field
u=12[Permitivity-vacuum]E2
​Go Energy Density in Electric Field given Free Space Permittivity
u=εfreeE22

How to Evaluate Electrostatic Potential due to Point Charge?

Electrostatic Potential due to Point Charge evaluator uses Electrostatic Potential = ([Coulomb]*Point Charge)/Separation between Charges to evaluate the Electrostatic Potential, Electrostatic Potential due to Point Charge formula is defined as a measure of the electric potential at a given point in space due to the presence of a point charge, which is a fundamental concept in understanding the behavior of electric charges and their interactions. Electrostatic Potential is denoted by ϕ symbol.

How to evaluate Electrostatic Potential due to Point Charge using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Electrostatic Potential due to Point Charge, enter Point Charge (Qpt) & Separation between Charges (r) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Electrostatic Potential due to Point Charge

What is the formula to find Electrostatic Potential due to Point Charge?
The formula of Electrostatic Potential due to Point Charge is expressed as Electrostatic Potential = ([Coulomb]*Point Charge)/Separation between Charges. Here is an example- 50.02859 = ([Coulomb]*1.18E-05)/2119.85.
How to calculate Electrostatic Potential due to Point Charge?
With Point Charge (Qpt) & Separation between Charges (r) we can find Electrostatic Potential due to Point Charge using the formula - Electrostatic Potential = ([Coulomb]*Point Charge)/Separation between Charges. This formula also uses Coulomb constant .
What are the other ways to Calculate Electrostatic Potential?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Electrostatic Potential-
  • Electrostatic Potential=([Coulomb]*Electric Dipole Moment*cos(Angle between any Two Vectors))/(Magnitude of Position Vector^2)OpenImg
Can the Electrostatic Potential due to Point Charge be negative?
Yes, the Electrostatic Potential due to Point Charge, measured in Electric Potential can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Electrostatic Potential due to Point Charge?
Electrostatic Potential due to Point Charge is usually measured using the Volt[V] for Electric Potential. Millivolt[V], Microvolt[V], Nanovolt[V] are the few other units in which Electrostatic Potential due to Point Charge can be measured.
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