A charge is displaced toward a region of lower potential

PHYSICS · Subjective · AP · Physics 2: Algebra-based · Electric Force Field and Potential · Electric Force Field and Potential

Problem

A 2.0 μC2.0\,\mu\text{C} charge is displaced 0.30 m0.30\,\text{m} toward a region of lower potential, and during the displacement the electric potential decreases uniformly by 12 V12\,\text{V}. Determine the work done by the electric field on the charge.

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