What is the electrostatic potential at a point due to a point charge Q located a

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What is the electrostatic potential at a point due to a point charge Q located at a distance r from the charge? (2021)
  1. kQ/r
  2. kQr
  3. kQ/r^2
  4. kQ^2/r

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What is the electrostatic potential at a point due to a point charge Q located at a distance r from the charge? (2021)
  • Step 1: Understand that a point charge Q creates an electric field around it.
  • Step 2: Know that the electrostatic potential V is a measure of the potential energy per unit charge at a point in the electric field.
  • Step 3: Identify the distance r from the point charge Q to the point where you want to find the potential.
  • Step 4: Use the formula for electrostatic potential, which is V = kQ/r.
  • Step 5: Recognize that k is Coulomb's constant, approximately equal to 8.99 x 10^9 N m²/C².
  • Step 6: Plug in the values of Q and r into the formula to calculate the electrostatic potential V.
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