AP Physics 2 Flashcards: Electric Potential

Study Electric Potential in AP Physics 2 with focused flashcards that help you recognize the idea, recall the key rule, and apply it in practice-style prompts.

QUESTION

What is the electric potential energy of a $2C$ charge at $3V$ ?

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ANSWER

$6 \text{ J}$ . Using $U = qV = 2 \times 3 = 6$ .

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This deck focuses on Electric Potential, giving you a quick way to review the definitions, rules, and examples that matter most for AP Physics 2.

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A positive point charge

+Q

is fixed in air. Point

A

is at distance

r

from

+Q

, point

B

is at distance

2r

, and point

C

is at distance

3r

. The electric potential is defined to be zero at infinity. Which statement correctly compares the electric potentials at

A

B

, and

C

Choose an answer

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