Electric Potential Zero Point Finder
Visualizing where the net electric potential is zero
Visualization
Zero Potential Points
These are the points where the net electric potential is zero:
Between the Charges
This solution exists when the potentials cancel out between the charges:
V₁ + V₂ = 0
Zero potential at: 9.0 cm from positive charge
Beyond the Negative Charge
This solution exists when the potentials cancel out beyond the negative charge:
V₁ + V₂ = 0
Zero potential at: 45.0 cm from positive charge
How This Works
- Electric potential is a scalar quantity that represents potential energy per unit charge
- The net potential at any point is the sum of potentials from all charges
- Zero potential points occur where the positive and negative potentials cancel out
- There can be multiple zero potential points depending on the charge configuration
- Adjust the sliders to see how different charge magnitudes and distances affect the zero points
