A charge of #-1 C# is at the origin. How much energy would be applied to or released from a # -1 C# charge if it is moved from # ( -1, 3 ) # to #(-2 ,7 ) #?
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Explanation:
Given two point charges
Let the point of origin be O(0,0) where -1C charge is placed.The initial or first position of another -1C charge is A (-1,3)and its final or displaced position is B (-2.7)
The initial distance of the charge from origin O is
The final distance of the charge from origin O is
Formula for calculation PE
The change in PE for movement of -1C charge from A to B is
As the change in PE is negative the energy will be released for the movement of the charge.