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What would be the equivalent energy of 5eV in joules?

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The total charge you move is 5 times the charge of an electron, i.e., 8*10^-19 C. Work is again charge times potential( which is 1 V in this case). Again, 8*10^-19 J. General rule: Multiply the value you have in eV with 1.6*10^19 to get the energy in Joules.

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