Principles of Physics: A Calculus-Based Text
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Chapter 20.1, Problem 20.1QQ
In Figure 20. 1, two points Ⓐ and Ⓑ are located within a region in which there is an electric field. (i) How would you describe the potential difference ΔV = VⒷ − VⒶ? (a) It is positive. (b) It is negative. (c) It is zero. (ii) A negative charge is placed at Ⓐ and then moved to Ⓑ. How would you describe the change in potential energy of the charge–field system for this process? Choose from the same possibilities.
Figure 20.1 (Quick Quiz 20.1) Two points in an electric field.
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