SUMMARY
The work required to move a positive charge of 10 Coulombs over a distance of 6 meters in the direction of a uniform electric field of 50 V/m is calculated using the formulas W = F * d and F = q * E. The force (F) is determined by multiplying the charge (q) by the electric field (E), resulting in F = 10 C * 50 V/m = 500 N. Subsequently, the work (W) is calculated as W = F * d, yielding W = 500 N * 6 m = 3000 Joules. This confirms the relationship between electric force and work done in an electric field.
PREREQUISITES
- Understanding of electric fields and their units (V/m)
- Familiarity with the concept of electric charge (Coulombs)
- Knowledge of basic physics formulas for work and force
- Ability to perform unit conversions and calculations
NEXT STEPS
- Study the concept of electric fields and their impact on charged particles
- Learn about the relationship between work, force, and distance in physics
- Explore the implications of moving charges in varying electric fields
- Investigate the principles of energy conservation in electric systems
USEFUL FOR
Students studying physics, educators teaching electric fields, and anyone interested in understanding the principles of work and energy in electrostatics.