#383. A-4.2µC charge sits on a +3V equipotential line.a. What is the potential energy of the charge?+3V?b. Suppose the charge is given +5µJ of energy as it is pushed onto the secondequipotential line. What is the potential of the second equipotential line?-4.2µC

a) Potential energy = charge × potential = -4.2µC × 3V…

3. A-4.2µC charge sits on a +3V equipotential line. a. What is the potential energy of the charge? +3V ? b. Suppose the charge is given +5uJ of energy as it is pushed onto the second equipotential line. What is the potential of the second equipotential line? -4.2µC

3. A-4.2µC charge sits on a +3V equipotential line. a. What is the potential energy of the charge? +3V ? b. Suppose the charge is given +5uJ of energy as it is pushed onto the second equipotential line. What is the potential of the second equipotential line? -4.2µC

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Chapter20: Electric Potential And Capacitance

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