Electrostatic Potential Energy Calculator

Calculate Electrostatic Potential Energy





Formula

The formula to calculate the Electrostatic Potential Energy is:

\[ U_e = \frac{k \cdot q_1 \cdot q_2}{r} \]

Where:

What is Electrostatic Potential Energy?

Electrostatic Potential Energy is the energy stored in the electric field due to the interaction between two charged particles. It is calculated based on the charges of the particles and the distance between them, along with Coulomb's constant.

Example Calculation

Let's assume the following values:

Using the formula to calculate the Electrostatic Potential Energy:

\[ U_e = \frac{8.9875517923 \times 10^9 \cdot 2 \cdot 3}{0.5} = 107850621910.8 \, \text{Joules} \]

The Electrostatic Potential Energy is approximately 107850621910.8 Joules.