Four point charges are shown below, with the charge nearest the top of the diagram having a charge -Q. What statement below best characterizes the change in electric potential energy for an electron moving from one point to another? O An electron moving from B to C does not change the potential energy of the system. O An electron moving from C to A decreases the potential energy of the system. O An electron moving from C to B increases the potential energy of the system. O An electron moving from C to B decreases the potential energy of the system. O An electron moving from A to B increases the potential energy of the system.

Four point charges are shown below, with the charge nearest the top of the diagram having a charge -Q. What statement below best characterizes the change in electric potential energy for an electron moving from one point to another? O An electron moving from B to C does not change the potential energy of the system. O An electron moving from C to A decreases the potential energy of the system. O An electron moving from C to B increases the potential energy of the system. O An electron moving from C to B decreases the potential energy of the system. O An electron moving from A to B increases the potential energy of the system.

Physics for Scientists and Engineers with Modern Physics

10th Edition

ISBN:9781337553292

Author:Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett

Publisher:Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett

Chapter24: Electric Potential

Section24.2: Potential Difference In A Uniform Electric Field

Problem 24.2QQ: QUICK QUIZ 24.2 The labeled points in Figure 24.4 are on a series of equipotential surfaces...

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