Point Charges

Definition

Point charges are electric charges that are concentrated at a single point in space. They have no physical size or shape, and their behavior is described by Coulomb's Law.

Related terms

Electric Field: The region around a charged object where an electric force is experienced by other charged objects.

Coulomb's Law:

A mathematical equation that describes the electrostatic force between two point charges.

Electric Potential Energy: The energy associated with the position of a charged object in an electric field.