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

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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?


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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
 
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If it takes positive work to move the charge from high potential to low potential, then the charge must be negative.
 

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