This unit introduces electric potential, electric potential energy, and the relationship between electric fields and energy. You will work through electric potential due to point charges and continuous charge distributions such as rings and charged spheres, along with systems involving multiple charges. Topics also include equipotential surfaces, conservation of electric energy, and the connection between electric field and electric potential. A strong understanding of energy methods and how electric fields relate to potential is essential for solving more advanced AP Physics C: E&M problems efficiently.
