Potential energy is the energy that an object possesses due to its position or configuration. In the context of electric fields, potential energy is the energy that a charged particle has due to its position in the electric field.
An electric field is a region in space where an electrically charged object experiences a force. It is created by electric charges and can exert forces on other charges within its field.
Potential energy is directly related to electric fields. In an electric field, a charged particle has potential energy due to its position. The higher the potential energy, the more work is required to move the charged particle against the electric field.
The unit of electric potential is volts (V). It is a measure of the electric potential energy per unit charge.
Electric potential can be measured using a voltmeter. The voltmeter measures the potential difference between two points in an electric field and gives a reading in volts.