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?

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  1. 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?

      a.

    6.4 mJ

      b.

    9.6 mJ

      c.

    0.00 mJ

      d.

    3.2 mJ

      e.

    12.8 mJ

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