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Homework Statement
On planet Tehar, the free-fall acceleration is the same as that on Earth, but there is also a strong downward electric field that is uniform close to the planet's surface. A 2.00 kg ball having a charge of 5.00 µC is thrown upward at a speed of 20.1 m/s. It hits the ground after an interval of 4.10 s. What is the potential difference between the starting point and the top point of the trajectory?
Homework Equations
Work = (q)(E)(delta x)
q=charge, E= electric field
delta V = (delta PE)/q
V=electric potential difference
The Attempt at a Solution
I pretty sure we'd have to use the conservation of energy to determine the solution and the a physics 1 kinematic equation. I know the background of the question but I just can't figure out how the electric field comes into play for the question. Can someone please help me understand this question? Thanks a lot in advance for your help.