Electric Potential and Electric Potential Energy - Lesson 16.1

Explore the fundamental concepts of electric potential and electric potential energy in this comprehensive 40-minute physics lesson. Learn the formula for calculating the electric potential of a point charge and work through examples to determine locations where electric potential is zero. Discover the relationship between electric potential, electric potential energy, and work for point charges, and solve problems involving conservation of mechanical energy. Examine equipotential lines and surfaces, understanding how they relate to changes in electric potential energy. Conclude by mastering the calculation of potential energy in systems of point charges. Gain a solid foundation in electrostatics and energy concepts essential for advanced physics studies.

Lesson Introduction
Electric Potential of a Point Charge
Determine Where the Electric Potential is Zero
Electric Potential, Potential Energy, and Work
Conservation of Mechanical Energy Problem
Determine the Potential Energy of a System of Point Charges