Solve Potential Difference: V for 45J & 15C

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To find the potential difference (V), use the formula V = E / Q, where E is the energy in joules and Q is the charge in coulombs. In this case, with E equal to 45J and Q equal to 15C, V can be calculated by dividing 45 by 15. This results in a potential difference of 3 volts. Understanding this relationship is key to solving potential difference problems in physics.
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Could anyone help me with this question? I don't know how to find the Potential Difference.
For example. It gives is say ( V is volts. Q is C - Culombs. E is J Joules)

V= ?
E= 45J
Q= 15C

I'm not sure how to solve this
 
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You don't say what the situation is, but for potential difference we have the following relation:

V=\frac{E}{Q}
 
yup

just do V = E / Q
 
That's what I don't get how to do. What do I do to find V?
Do I divide E by Q?
I'm sorry I'm really so bad at this ):
 
You get the potential energy of a charged particle by multiplying the charge with the potential at the place of the particle. If E is the potential energy of a particle the potential is E/Q.
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