Electrical Potential

Electric potential (V) at a point P is the work done in bringing a unit positive charge from infinity to that point in the electric field of another charge.

It is a scalar quantityA scalar quantity is a quantity that does not depend on direction. It can also be defined as a quantity with magnitude only. Examples of Scalar Quantities include area, density, distance,... More. Its unit is JoulesJoule is the SI (International System of Units) unit of energy and work. It is equal to the amount of work done when a force of 1 newton displaces a mass... More per Coulomb (J/C)

Electric potential = \( \frac{Work \; done}{charge} \) 

V =  \( \frac{W}{q} \) 

If r = distance from infinity to the point charge

F = force of attraction 

 q₁ = Unit charge

 q₂ = attracting charge

Work done