… Electric potential refers to the amount of energy needed to move an electric charge from one point to another in an electric field. It is measured in volts (V).
Electric potential is a scalar quantity that describes the potential energy per unit of charge at a certain point in an electric field. Electric field, on the other hand, is a vector quantity that describes the force per unit of charge at a certain point in an electric field.
Electric potential is calculated by dividing the work done in moving an electric charge from one point to another by the amount of charge being moved. This is represented by the equation V = W/q, where V is the electric potential, W is the work done, and q is the amount of charge.
Electric potential is used in various technologies such as batteries, electric circuits, and power grids. It is also used in medical equipment such as electrocardiograms and electroencephalograms to measure and monitor the electrical activity of the heart and brain.
Electric potential creates a force that causes electrons to move from areas of higher potential to areas of lower potential. This movement of electrons is what creates an electric current in a circuit. The greater the difference in electric potential, the greater the force and the faster the electrons will move.