Electric field work
A +2.0 microC charge moves through a potential drop of 300 V. Change in electric potential energy is q DeltaV.
- Convert microC to 2.0e-6 C.
- DeltaV=-300 V for a drop.
- Negative energy change means field does positive work.
charge, circuits, electric fields, and magnetism
A +2.0 microC charge moves through a potential drop of 300 V. Change in electric potential energy is q DeltaV.
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