Electric potential refers to the amount of electric potential energy possessed by a unit charge due to its position in an electric field. It’s a fundamental concept in physics, denoted by the symbol “V” and measured in volts (V). At any point in an electric field, the electric potential is the work done per unit charge in bringing a small positive test charge from infinity to that point, against the electric field. Mathematically, it’s the ratio of the work done to the magnitude of the test charge. Electric potential is a scalar quantity, and differences in electric potential (voltage) between two points in an electric field drive the flow of charge, similar to a gravitational potential difference causing the flow of objects in a gravitational field. It aids in understanding and analyzing electric circuits, capacitors, and the behavior of charged particles in electric fields, forming a basis for various applications in electrical engineering and physics.