The work done by the electric field between two plates

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Homework Statement


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Homework Equations


##V=Ed##
##ΔU=ΔV Q##

The Attempt at a Solution


Since the electric field is constant between charged plate conductors , d and the potential difference (ΔV) don't change.So, the potential energy (ΔU) remain the same .
The answer is (C). Right ?
 

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Fatima Hasan said:
Since the electric field is constant between charged plate conductors , d and the potential difference (ΔV) don't change.So, the potential energy (ΔU) remain the same .
Sounds good to me. The change in potential and potential energy is the same for all paths.

Fatima Hasan said:
The answer is (C). Right ?
How did you deduce this from the above?
 
Doc Al said:
How did you deduce this from the above?
(C) is a typo , my answer is (D) .
 
Fatima Hasan said:
(C) is a typo , my answer is (D) .
That's better. :smile:
 
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