electric potential and potential energy

. It is the 'potential difference' that is responsible for the flow of water. Similarly 'electrical potential' is the direction of the flow of charge. Let us consider the process of depositing an electric charge, for example, a positive charge on a neutral bo..

The Electric Potential Energy - The electric potential energy of the alpha particle at the distance of closest approach from the nucleus was found to be equal to Potential energy x charge on a partic..

The electric potential energy of the alpha particle at the distance of closest approach from the nucleu..

. It is the 'potential difference' that is responsible for the flow of water. Similarly 'electrical potential' is the direction of the flow of charge. Let us consider the process of depositing an electric charge, for example, a positive charge on a neutral bo..

Potential Energy of a Single Charge - In the previous chapter, we learnt about specific charge, its location, and its electric field, but here we are considering the potential energy of a charge, in an external field. Consider an external elect..

'Electrical potential' is a condition, which determines the direction of the flow of charg..

V = -p . E where 'p' is dipole mom..

Potential energy of an object can be defined as the energy possessed by the object by virtue of its position or conditio..

Let us study another type of energy, called the potential energy. Potential energy is the energy that can be associated with the configuration (or arrangement) of a system of objects that exert forces on one another. If the configuration ..

Study the following examples - a) Water stored in a reservoir is capable of rotating turbines, which are kept at a lower level i.e, water stored in a reservoir possesses energy. b) If you hit a nail hard with a hammer the nail gets fixed whereas if the hammer is just placed on the nail, t..