Solve Electric Potential - Find Charge (9e-05 J)

Join the discussion
Registration is free. Ask a follow-up in this thread, or start your own.
1 reply · 2K views
BuBbLeS01
Messages
602
Reaction score
0

Homework Statement


Moving a charge from point A, where the potential is 284 V, to point B, where the potential is 83 V, takes 9e-05 J of work. What is the value of the charge?


Homework Equations





The Attempt at a Solution


I know this is a very easy problem but I am not getting the right answer...
I thought it was just...
Uel = qV
q = Uel/V
q = 9x10^-5 / (284-83) = 4.478 x 10^-7 C
 
Physics news on Phys.org
If it takes positive work to move the charge from high potential to low potential, then the charge must be negative.