Electric Potential Energy

Electric potential energy is the energy stored in an electric field due to the positions of charged objects. When two charged particles are near each other, they can attract or repel each other based on their charges. This interaction creates a potential energy that depends on the distance between them and the amount of charge. If you were to move a charge against the electric field (like pushing through a magnetic force), you'd need to do work, which increases its potential energy. Essentially, it's like climbing a hill: the higher you go, the more potential energy you gain.