Calculate the electrostatic potential energy stored within a uniformly charged sphere with our easy-to-use online tool. Understand how charge, radius, and fundamental constants determine the energy of a spherical charge distribution. Perfect for physics students and professionals.
Formula:
The formula to calculate the electrostatic potential energy (E) of a uniformly charged sphere is:
E = (3/5) × k × Q2 / R
- E = Electrostatic Energy (Joules, J)
- k = Coulomb's constant (approximately 8.9875 × 109 N·m2/C2)
- Q = Total charge of the sphere (Coulombs, C)
- R = Radius of the sphere (Meters, m)