Electrostatics is the study of electric charges at rest, exploring how they interact with each other and with electric fields. It forms the foundation for understanding electric forces, potential energy, and the behavior of charged objects in various configurations.

Electrostatics

electric charges at rest

An electric field is a vector field surrounding electric charges that exerts force on other charges within the field, influencing their motion and behavior. It is a fundamental concept in electromagnetism, describing how charges interact at a distance without physical contact.

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electric forces

Potential energy is the stored energy of an object due to its position or state, which can be converted into kinetic energy or work. It is a fundamental concept in physics that helps explain the energy transformations in various systems, such as gravitational, elastic, and chemical systems.

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