How Do You Calculate Electric Potential Near a Proton?

[shinobi12]

Homework Statement

(a) Find the electric potential at a distance of 1.00 cm from a proton. (b) what is the potential difference between two points that are 1.00 cm and 2.00 cm from a proton?

Homework Equations

I know delta V has to be set equal to something but I am not sure what

The Attempt at a Solution

Im not certain of the method to go about this problem. Please Help.

 

[alphysicist]

Hi shinobi12,

Homework Statement

(a) Find the electric potential at a distance of 1.00 cm from a proton. (b) what is the potential difference between two points that are 1.00 cm and 2.00 cm from a proton?


2. Homework Equations

What is the formula for the electric potential of a point charge?