JEE Physics
JEEPhysicsElectrostaticsClass 12

When do I use V = kQ/r in Electrostatics, and what does it mean?

potential of a point charge.

V = kQ/r — potential of a point charge. Use it when: point charge, zero at infinity. Always check the condition holds before plugging in numbers.

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V = kQ/r

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