Work and potential in an electric field

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The discussion focuses on a charged particle with a charge of +5.80 nC moving in a uniform electric field E. After traveling 6.00 cm, the particle's kinetic energy is measured at +1.00 x 10^-6 J. The work done by the electric force can be calculated using the formula W = ∆V∙q, while the potential difference and the magnitude of the electric field can be determined using the relationships dV=E∙dx and ∆V=E∙∆x.

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  • Calculate work done by the electric force using W = ∆V∙q
  • Determine the potential difference using ∆V=E∙∆x
  • Learn how to calculate the magnitude of an electric field using E = ∆V/∆x
  • Explore the relationship between kinetic energy and work-energy theorem
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any help would be appreciated


A particle with a charge of +5.80 nC is in a uniform electric field E directed to the left. It is released from rest and moves to the left. After it has moved 6.00 cm, its kinetic energy is found to be +1.00 x 10^-6 J.

(a) What work was done by the electric force?
got this right

(b) What is the potential of the starting point with respect to the endpoint?
_________ V

(c) What is the magnitude of E?
_________N/C
 
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This might help you:
dV=E∙dx
for uniform electric field: ∆V=E∙∆x
W=∆V∙q
(W = word done, q = charge)
 
thank you very much that was exactly what i needed.
 

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