Question

A negatively charged object is located in a region of space where the electric field is uniform and points due north. The object may move a set distance d to the north, east, or south. Write the three possible movements by the change in electric potential energy (Ue) of the object.

Answer 1

the three possible movements by the change in electric potential energy (Ue) of the object are NORTH EAST SOUTH

Step-by-step explanation:

This is because When the object moves south, the force is in the direction of the displacement, and positive work is done with decreasing electric potential energy.

The opposite is true if the particle moves north—that is, negative work is done with increasing electric potential energy.

No work is done and the electric potential energy is constant if the motion is perpendicular to the electric field.