Electric Potential: Calculating Work to Move Charge from P to Infinity

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Start date Mar 27, 2008
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To calculate the work needed to move a charge from point P to infinity, one must understand the relationship between work and electric potential. Work is defined as the product of charge and the change in electric potential. The electric potential at point P can be used to determine the work done against the electric field when moving the charge to infinity. The key is to evaluate the potential difference between point P and infinity, which is typically zero. Understanding these concepts is essential for solving the problem effectively.

Mar 27, 2008

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How do I calculate the amount of work needed to move a charge from point P to a position infinitely far away?

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Mar 28, 2008

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Since you haven't posted any work, let's just start with the first step. What is work defined as? How does work relate to electric potential?

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