1. As a particle moves 12m along an electric field of strength 76N/C, its electrical potential energy decreases by 4.9 * 10 ^ - 16 * J . What is the particle's charge?

Respuesta :

Answer:

Charge, [tex]q=5.37\times 10^{-19}\ C[/tex]

Explanation:

Given that,

Distance moved by particle, d = 12 m

Electric field strength, E = 76 N/C

Decrease in potential energy, [tex]P=4.9\times 10^{-16}\ J[/tex]

We need to fine the charge on the particle. The change in potential energy of the system is given by :

[tex]P=qEd[/tex]

q is charge

[tex]q=\dfrac{P}{Ed}\\\\q=\dfrac{4.9\times 10^{-16}}{76\times 12}\\\\q=5.37\times 10^{-19}\ C[/tex]

So, the charge on the particle is [tex]5.37\times 10^{-19}\ C[/tex].