Electric potential is a measure of the potential energy difference between two points in an electric field. Conceptually, it describes the amount of work required per unit of charge to move a charge from a reference point to a specific location within the field. Mathematically, it is often represented as a scalar quantity measured in volts. Regions of high electric potential correspond to areas where a positive test charge would accumulate energy, while changes in potential define the existence and strength of an electric field. When a charge moves through a potential gradient, the difference in potential dictates the force exerted on the charge, forming the fundamental basis for understanding electrical circuits and electromagnetic interactions.