tiny-tim said:hi chiddler!
hint: which ones do you think would feel most "springy" if you tried to push them together?
Electrostatic potential energy is the energy stored in an object due to its position in an electric field. It is also known as electrostatic potential or electric potential energy.
The electrostatic potential energy is calculated using the formula U = kQq/r, where k is the Coulomb constant, Q and q are the charges of the two objects, and r is the distance between them.
The electrostatic potential energy is affected by the magnitude of the charges, the distance between the charges, and the medium between the charges, as well as any external factors such as electric fields or other nearby charges.
Work is done when a force is applied to move a charged object against an electric field. The work done is equal to the change in electrostatic potential energy, as given by the formula W = ΔU.
Electrostatic potential energy is used in many everyday devices, such as capacitors, batteries, and generators. It is also important in understanding the behavior of lightning, the functioning of electronic devices, and the stability of atoms and molecules.