Question

A charge moves a distance of 1.8 cm in the direction of a uniform electric field having a magnitude of 214 N/C. The electrical potential energy of the charge decreases by 51.63 × 10−19 J as it moves. Find the magnitude of the charge on the moving particle. The electrical potential energy depends on the distance moved in the direction of the field. Answer in units of C.

Answer 1

13.4 x 10 raise to power -19 C

Step-by-step explanation:

. The distance moved by a charge in the direction of a uniform electric field is d= 1.8 cm =0.018 m

. The uniform electric field is E = 214 N/M

, The decrease in electrical potential energy is d(P.E) = 51.63 x 10 raise to power -19 J

Let the magnitude of the charge of the moving particle be q

which is given by the equation

d(P.E) =qEd

51.63 x 10 power -19 = q(214)(0.018)

51.63 x 10 power -19 =3.852q

by making q the formular,

q = 13.4 x 10 power -19 C