Does work increase if q increases?

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Homework Statement


If positive work is done on a positive test charge will the work increase,decrease or stay the same if the test charge increase


Homework Equations


W=fa W=∆K

The Attempt at a Solution


the magnitude of the test charge doesn't affect the Electric Field so the work will be the same
 
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W = E*q*d*cos theta. I'm not actually sure I understand the question to be honest
 
The magnitude of the field does affect the force on the test charge.
F=Eq
The Field is points (diverges/source) from positive charges to negative charges (converges/sink).
The field is repulsive with the positive charge. Attractive with the negative.
The magnitude will be the same, the direction different for a negative charge assuming the magnitude of the charge is the same.
Hope this helps.
Matt