A point charge, q = -8.0 µC, moves for a distance of 80 cm at an angle of 900 relative to the direction of a uniform electric field of strength 500 N/C. What is the magnitude of the change in potential energy for the charge? а. 12.8 mJ Оь. 3.2 mJ C. 6.4 mJ d. 0.00 mJ е. 9.6 mJ

A point charge, q = -8.0 µC, moves for a distance of 80 cm at an angle of 900 relative to the direction of a uniform electric field of strength 500 N/C. What is the magnitude of the change in potential energy for the charge? а. 12.8 mJ Оь. 3.2 mJ C. 6.4 mJ d. 0.00 mJ е. 9.6 mJ

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