How much work is done to move 1.7 microCoulombs ?

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The discussion revolves around calculating the work done in moving a charge of 1.7 microCoulombs from the negative to the positive terminal of a 1.5 V battery. The subject area is electrical potential and work in the context of electrostatics.

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  • Conceptual clarification, Assumption checking

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  • Participants explore the relationship between voltage and work, with one participant questioning the formula needed for the calculation. There is also a mention of converting microCoulombs to Coulombs as part of the process.

Discussion Status

The discussion is ongoing, with participants seeking further clarification on the definition of voltage and its application to the problem. Some guidance has been offered regarding the definition of electrical potential, but there is no explicit consensus on the approach to take.

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One participant notes that this is part of a five-part problem, indicating that the complexity may affect the understanding of this specific part.

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Homework Statement



How much work is done to move 1.7 microCoulombs of charge from the negative terminal to the positive terminal of a 1.5 V battery?

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I thought you multiply them together since P=IE? But this is wrong? What is the formula I use even? I know I need to convert microCoulombs to Coulombs.


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You might try looking up the definition of electrical potential (i.e. "voltage").
 
I still don't understand?? Can you explain further. This is a five part problem and this is the only part I'm stuck on
 
Voltage is DEFINED as the potential difference that one joule of energy can move one coloumb of charge across.
 

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