Question

The small charge from part 1, q, is at point A where its potential energy is 0.0005 J, and work is done to move the charge to point B where its potential energy is 0.0008 J.

a) Find the work done as the charge is moved.

0.0003 J
0.0002 J
0.0001 J
0.0006 J

Answer 1

The work done to move the charge from point A to point B is the difference in potential energy between the two points, which calculates to 0.0003 J.

Step-by-step explanation:

To find the work done as the charge is moved from point A to point B, we need to calculate the difference in the potential energy at these two points. Since the potential energy at point A is given as 0.0005 J and at point B as 0.0008 J, the work done (W) to move the charge is equal to the change in potential energy, which is:

W = Potential energy at B - Potential energy at A

W = 0.0008 J - 0.0005 J

W = 0.0003 J