Chapter 17, Problem 3Q

State clearly the difference (a) between electric potential and electric field, (b) between electric potential and electric potential energy.

To determine

(a) To determine:

The difference between electric potential and electric field.

Answer to Problem 3Q

Solution:

The differences are given below

Explanation of Solution

Electric potential	Electric field
Scalar	Vector
Electric potential energy per unit charge at a point in space	Electric force per unit charge at a point in space

To determine

(b) To determine:

The difference between electric potential and electric potential energy.

Answer to Problem 3Q

Solution:

The differences are given below

Explanation of Solution

Electric potential	Electric potential energy
Electric potential energy per unit charge at a point in space	Work done against the electric force in moving a charge from a specified location of zero potential energy to some other location