Electrostatic Potential

Electrostatic potential is a measure of the electric energy a charge would have at a specific point in an electric field. Think of it as the "electric push" or potential energy available for a charge to move; higher potential means more energy. It depends on how close the point is to other charges and their magnitudes. This concept helps us understand how charges interact, as they tend to move from areas of high potential to low potential, similar to how water flows downhill. Overall, electrostatic potential provides a way to quantify the energy landscape created by electric charges.