Problem 3: Figure below shows equipotential contours in the region of space surrounding two charged conductors. Find a) the work WAB done by the electric force on a proton that moves from point A to point B. Similarly, find b) WAC c) WAD d) WAE Express all of your results in eV units (electron-volts). 30.0 V 20.0 V OV 40.0 V 50.0 V D 60.0 V 70.0 V 90.0 V E

Problem 3: Figure below shows equipotential contours in the region of space surrounding two charged conductors. Find a) the work WAB done by the electric force on a proton that moves from point A to point B. Similarly, find b) WAC c) WAD d) WAE Express all of your results in eV units (electron-volts). 30.0 V 20.0 V OV 40.0 V 50.0 V D 60.0 V 70.0 V 90.0 V E

Classical Dynamics of Particles and Systems

5th Edition

ISBN:9780534408961

Author:Stephen T. Thornton, Jerry B. Marion

Publisher:Stephen T. Thornton, Jerry B. Marion

Chapter5: Gravitation

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 5.1P

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