Physics Formula
Electric Potential Formula Formula
Calculates electric potential from work done per unit charge.
Formula Summary
Electric Potential Formula
Calculates electric potential from work done per unit charge.
- Category
- Physics
- Equation
- V = W / q
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Equation
V = W / q
Variables
- V = electric potential
- W = work done
- q = charge
Units
- Electric Potential: volts (V)
- Work Done: joules (J)
- Charge: coulombs (C)
When To Use This Formula
Use this formula when calculating electric potential or voltage based on the amount of work required to move an electric charge.
Rearranged Equations
- W = V × q
- q = W / V
How to Use This Formula
- Identify the known values from the problem statement.
- Convert all values into compatible units.
- Substitute the values into the equation and calculate the result.
- Check that the final answer has the correct unit and meaning.