A positive point charge is slowly pushed by a student from point X to point Y
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Problem
A positive point charge is slowly pushed by a student from point X to point Y, where the electric potential at Y is greater than at X. Which of the following statements about the work done during this process is correct?
(a) Both the student and the electric field do positive work.
(b) The student does positive work and the electric field does negative work.
(c) The student does negative work and the electric field does positive work.
(d) The student does no work and the electric field does negative work.