Potential

Definition

The potential refers to the electric potential energy per unit charge at a specific point in an electric field. It represents the work done to move a positive test charge from infinity to that point.

Related terms

Electric Field: The electric field is a region around charged particles or objects where other charged particles experience forces. It is related to the gradient of the electric potential.

Voltage: Voltage is another term for electric potential difference. It measures how much work is required to move a charge between two points in an electric field.

Equipotential Lines: These are imaginary lines drawn through space that connect points with equal potentials. They help visualize and understand how potentials vary in different regions of an electric field.