An electric field does of work on a charge as the charge moves from point X to point Y

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Problem

An electric field does

4.5\times10^{-4}\,\text{J}

of work on a

-3.0\,\text{nC}

charge as the charge moves from point X to point Y. What is the electric potential difference

V_{Y}-V_{X}

? (a)

-1.5\times10^{5}\,\text{V}

(b)

+1.5\times10^{3}\,\text{V}

(c)

+1.5\times10^{5}\,\text{V}

(d)

+1.5\times10^{4}\,\text{V}