1. Suppose the electric nutcracker has a stationary positive charge of +5 x 10 C initially separated 0.4 m from a negatively charged block with-2 x 105C. When the block is released it accelerates toward the positive charge and the nut. Calculate the change in electric potential energy when the negatively charged block moves to 0.10 m from the positive block.

1. Suppose the electric nutcracker has a stationary positive charge of +5 x 10 C initially separated 0.4 m from a negatively charged block with-2 x 105C. When the block is released it accelerates toward the positive charge and the nut. Calculate the change in electric potential energy when the negatively charged block moves to 0.10 m from the positive block.

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Chapter16: Electrical Energy And Capacitance

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