A particle with a charge of +4.20 nC is in a uniform elec- tric field É directed to the left. It is released from rest and moves to the left; after it has moved 6.00 cm, its kinetic energy is found to be +1.50 X 10 6 J. (a) What work was done by the electric force?

A particle with a charge of +4.20 nC is in a uniform elec- tric field É directed to the left. It is released from rest and moves to the left; after it has moved 6.00 cm, its kinetic energy is found to be +1.50 X 10 6 J. (a) What work was done by the electric force?

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A particle with a charge of +4.20 nC is in a uniform elec-
tric field É directed to the left. It is released from rest and moves to
the left; after it has moved 6.00 cm, its kinetic energy is found to
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