Physics

Electric Potential Calculator

Find the electric potential from a point charge.

Calculated Output

Electric potential (V) 17,975.1

Formula: V = k·Q ÷ r

Step-by-Step Breakdown

1. Values used:

2. Charge = 0 C

3. Distance = 0.5

5. Electric potential = 17,975.1V

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The math behind it

V = k·Q ÷ r. Unlike the field, potential falls off as 1/r, not 1/r².

1 µC at 0.5 m → about 17,975 V.

Potential vs field?

Potential is a scalar (volts); the field is its spatial rate of change (V/m).