The discussion centers on the work done by external forces in moving a unit positive charge between two points A and B in an electrostatic field, specifically addressing the equation Vb - Va. It is established that the work done, represented as dW, is equal to the change in potential energy, which is Vb - Va. The example provided uses specific voltages (Va = 1 volt, Vb = 2 volts) to illustrate that moving a positive charge from A to B requires work, confirming the statement as true.
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Spinnor said:Sometimes it might help to throw in some numbers. Let Va be 1 volt and let Vb be 2 volts. If we are moving the positive charge from a to b then we are doing work, so it looks like the answer is true?