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Calculate the work done by the electrostatic force on the charged particle as it moves from point A to point C. Express your answer in terms of some or all of the variables e, q, l, and α.

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Final answer:

To calculate the work done by the electrostatic force on the charged particle as it moves from point A to point C, we need to consider the electric field and the potential difference between the two points.

Step-by-step explanation:

To calculate the work done by the electrostatic force on the charged particle as it moves from point A to point C, we need to consider the electric field and the potential difference between the two points.

  1. Use the equation W = -AU, where W is the work done, A is the potential difference, and U is the charge.
  2. Substitute the equation A = qV into the first equation, where A is the potential difference, q is the charge, and V is the voltage.
  3. Simplify the equation to W = -qAV, where W is the work done, q is the charge, A is the potential difference, and V is the voltage.

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