Work required to move a charge through an electric field (3D)

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To calculate the work required to move a 6nC charge through a specified electric field, the integral W = -Q * integral(E dL) must be set up. The initial position is given as (2,-2,3), and the charge is moved a total distance of 2µm in the direction defined by the unit path length vector a_l = -6/7 * a_x + 3/7 * a_y + 2/7 * a_z. The challenge lies in determining the final position after this movement. It is essential to calculate the final coordinates by adding the distance traveled along the path vector to the initial position. Properly setting up the integral with these coordinates will lead to the solution for the work done.
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Homework Statement


"This problem regards the work required to move a 6nC charge through an electric field given by

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Initial point is at (2,-2,3)

Total length the charge is being moved = 2µm

Unit path length vector: a_l = -6/7 * a_x + 3/7 * a_y + 2/7 * a_z



Homework Equations


W = -Q * integral(E dL, from init position --> final position)


The Attempt at a Solution



I'm having trouble setting up this integral because I'm not sure how to determine the final position given the initial position and the distance traveled. Or is that not necessary?
 
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I think the charge is moving in a straight line in the direction given by the above,

"Unit path length vector: a_l = -6/7 * a_x + 3/7 * a_y + 2/7 * a_z"

You know the distance traveled and the starting point.

Good luck!
 
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