Electrostatic Potential in Electrostatics Formulas

Electrostatic Potential is the potential energy per unit charge at a point in an electric field, measured relative to a reference point. And is denoted by ϕ. Electrostatic Potential is usually measured using the Volt for Electric Potential. Note that the value of Electrostatic Potential is always negative.

Formulas to find Electrostatic Potential in Electrostatics

fxElectrostatic Potential due to Point ChargeGo

fxElectric Potential of DipoleGo

List of variables in Electrostatics formulas

fx Point Charge Go

fx Separation between Charges Go

fx Electric Dipole Moment Go

fx Angle between any Two Vectors Go

fx Magnitude of Position Vector Go

FAQ

What is the Electrostatic Potential?

Electrostatic Potential is the potential energy per unit charge at a point in an electric field, measured relative to a reference point. Electrostatic Potential is usually measured using the Volt for Electric Potential. Note that the value of Electrostatic Potential is always negative.

Can the Electrostatic Potential be negative?

Yes, the Electrostatic Potential, measured in Electric Potential can be negative.

What unit is used to measure Electrostatic Potential?

Electrostatic Potential 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 can be measured.

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