Question

HELP!!! What is the electric potential energy of a charge that experiences a force of 3.6 × 10–4 N when it is 9.8 × 10–5 m from the source of the electric field?

a. 3.5 × 10^–8 J
b. 4.6 × 10^–4 J
c. 2.7 × 10^–1 J
d. 3.7 × 10^0 J

Answer 1

A. 3.5 *10^-8 J

Step-by-step explanation:

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Answer 2

Answer: a. 3.5 × 10^–8 J

Step-by-step explanation:

The electric potential energy of the charge is given by:

`U=Fd`

where

`F=3.6\cdot 10^(-4) N` is the force exerted on the charge

`d=9.8 \cdot 10^(-5) m` is the distance of the charge from the source of the electric field

Substituting the numbers into the equation, we find

`U=(3.6\cdot 10^(-4) N)(9.8\cdot 10^(-5) m)=3.5\cdot 10^(-8) J`