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By moving a 10 nC charge from point A to point B, you determine that the electric potential at B is 150 V. What would be the potential at B if a 20 nC charge were moved from A to B?
Answer to Problem 1CQ
The electric potential at B when 20 nC of charge is moved is 150 V.
Explanation of Solution
The electric potential of a certain area does not depend on the test charge particle. Hence, the electric potential at B when 20 nC of charge is moved is 150 V itself.
Conclusion:
Hence, the electric potential at B when 20 nC of charge is moved is 150 V.
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