Point charge attractioning a positive charge from infinity to 30cm

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The discussion focuses on calculating the work required to bring a positive charge of 4.0 x 10-9 C from infinity to a distance of 30 cm from a point charge of 2.0 x 10-9 C. The relevant equation used is W = -q2(ΔV), where ΔV is calculated using ΔV = Ke * q1/d. Participants highlighted the importance of correctly identifying the charges in the equation, emphasizing that switching q1 and q2 does not affect the outcome. The final expression for work must be evaluated to determine its sign.

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Homework Statement



A point charge of 2.0 10-9 C is located at the origin. How much work is required to bring a positive charge of 4.0 10-9 C from infinity to the location x = 30.0 cm?

and it requests the answer in J

Homework Equations



W=-q2(delta)V

DeltaV = Ke q1/d

where delta v is potential difference, W is work, q2 and q1 are the charges, Ke is coulombs constant, and d is distance



The Attempt at a Solution



I plugged in all of the variables using 4.0 *10 ^ -9 as my q1 and 2.0*10^-9 as my q2 and that was wrong so i switched them.. again wrong..
 
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Switching q1 and q2 won't change anything. Show your final expression for the work done and the numbers you plugged in. Is it positive or negative?
 

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