Point Charge Potential and Field Simulation
This simulation demonstrates the electrostatic potential (V) and electric field (E) due to a point charge Q. The potential follows a 1/r relationship while the field follows a 1/r² relationship, as described by the equations:
\( V(r) = \frac{Q}{4 \pi \epsilon_0 r} \)
\( E(r) = \frac{Q}{4 \pi \epsilon_0 r^2} \)
Value: 1 µC
Value: 50 cm
Value: 1 µC
Physics Explanation: The potential at a point due to a charge Q is the work done per unit positive test charge in bringing it from infinity to that point. For Q > 0, this work is positive (against repulsive force), while for Q < 0, it's negative (with attractive force). The electric field represents the force per unit charge.
Potential at selected point: 0 V
Electric field at selected point: 0 N/C
