A constant electric field is in the positive X direction as shown in the diagram

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A constant electric field is in the positive X direction as shown in the diagram below. Also shown are two paths through which a charge can move from point A to point C. In the first path path the charge moves parallel to the Y-axis to B and then parallel to the X-axis to C. In the seond path, the charge moves directly from A to C. Select greater than, less than or equal to for the following statements. he work done on a-15.-Charge moved along the first path is the work done on a -15.0 HC charge moved along the second path. A: greater than B: less than oC: equal to A: greater than B: less than oC: equal to B: less than C: equal to Incorrect. Tries 2/6 Previous Tries The electric potential at point A is the electric potential at point B The electric potential energy of a-15.0 c charge at point B is- the electric potential energy of a-15.0 C charge at point c. :gre ater than ca

Explanation / Answer

1) Work is path independent. Therefore, The work done on a -15.0 uC charge moved along the first path is EQUAL TO the work done on a -15.0 uC charge moved along the second path.

2) As both are on same equipotential lines, it is equal. Therefore, The electric potential at point A is EQUAL TO the electric potential at point B

3) Not sure about this one but the relation PE = qV may help.

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