Coulomb Potential

The Coulomb potential describes the electric force between two charged objects. It’s a way to measure how strongly they attract or repel each other based on their charges and the distance between them. The potential energy increases when charges are closer if they repel (like two positive charges), or decreases if they attract (opposite charges). Mathematically, it’s proportional to the product of the charges divided by the distance separating them. This concept helps explain interactions in atoms, molecules, and electrical systems, providing a foundation for understanding forces in electromagnetism.