Potential Difference Between Two Points: 100J of Work Done

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The work done to move 4 coulombs of charge in an electric field is 100 joules, leading to the calculation of potential difference. Potential difference, measured in volts, is defined as the work done per unit charge. To find the potential difference, divide the work done (100 J) by the charge (4 C), resulting in a potential difference of 25 volts. Additionally, volts can be broken down into fundamental units of joules per coulomb. Understanding these principles is essential for solving related electrical problems.
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the work done to move 4 C of change from a point to another point in an electrical field is 100J.What is the potential difference between the two points?
 
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raviem said:
the work done to move 4 C of change from a point to another point in an electrical field is 100J.What is the potential difference between the two points?

Potential difference is measured in Volts. What more fundamental units do Volts break into?
 
so how to solve this question?
 

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