Select necessary general equations and conversions for solving electric potential e...
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Problem
Select necessary general equations and conversions for solving electric potential energy for particles where charges are known.
Step-by-step solution
The electric potential energy between two point charges is given by $E_{el} = k \frac{Q_1 Q_2}{d}$, where $k$ is Coulomb's constant. Therefore, $E_{el}$ is proportional to $\frac{Q_1 Q_2}{d}$.
Answer
E_el = k * (Q1*Q2)/d, E_el proportional to (Q1*Q2)/d