Chapter 5.1, Problem 1PPC

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The electrostatic potential energy is to be determined.

Concept introduction:

The electrostatic potential energy is formed from the interaction of charged particles.

The magnitude of electrostatic potential energy is directly proportional to the product of the two charges, and inversely proportional to the distance between them.

${\text{E}}_{\text{el}}\propto \frac{Q_1{Q}_2}{d}$

Here, $Q_1$ and $Q_2$ are the charges and $d$ is the distance.