Part A The work done by an external force to move a -5.50 µC charge from point A to point B is 1.90x10-3 J If the charge was started from rest and had 4.68x104 Jof kinetic energy when it reached point B, what must be the potential difference between A and B? Express your answer with the appropriate units. ? VB-VA= Value Units

Part A The work done by an external force to move a -5.50 µC charge from point A to point B is 1.90x10-3 J If the charge was started from rest and had 4.68x104 Jof kinetic energy when it reached point B, what must be the potential difference between A and B? Express your answer with the appropriate units. ? VB-VA= Value Units

University Physics Volume 2

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Chapter7: Electric Potential

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