How Much Work is Done on a Charged Particle Between Two Equipotential Surfaces?

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Homework Statement



Equipotential surface A has a potential of 5650V, while equipotential surface B has a potential of 7850V. A particle has a mass of 5.00*10^-2kg and a charge of +4.00*10^-5. The particle has a speed of 2.00 m/s on the surface A. An outside force is applied to the particle and it moves to surface B, arriving there with a speed of 3.00 m/s. How much work is done by the outside force in moving the particle from A to B?

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Can someone please help me with this problem? I really need help with how to start this problem and what equations to use! Please help.
 
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