Electric potential energy is the energy that a charged particle possesses due to its position in an electric field. It is a form of potential energy, meaning it is energy that is stored and can be converted into other forms of energy.
The electric potential energy of a charged particle can be calculated using the equation U = qV, where U is the potential energy, q is the charge of the particle, and V is the electric potential at the particle's position.
Electric potential energy is a measure of the energy that a charged particle possesses, while electric potential is a measure of the energy per unit charge at a specific point in an electric field.
Yes, electric potential energy can be negative. This typically occurs when the charged particle is attracted to the opposite charge or when it moves from a point of higher potential to a point of lower potential.
Electric potential energy is directly proportional to electric potential difference. This means that as the potential difference between two points increases, so does the potential energy of a charged particle between those two points.