A charge moves a distance of 2.0 cm in the
direction of a uniform electric field having
a magnitude of 220 N/C. The electrical
potential energy of the charge decreases by
28.82 × 10−19 J as it moves.
Find the magnitude of the charge on the
moving particle. The electrical potential energy depends on the distance moved in the
direction of the field.
Answer in units of C.

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Answer:

Given the conditions:

The magnitude of the electric field is 220 N/C

The distance moved by the charge in the direction of the electric field is 2.0 cm

The change in the electrical potential energy is 28.82 × 10^-19 J

We can use the equation for the change in electrical potential energy to find the magnitude of the charge on the moving particle:

ΔV = -qEΔx

28.82 × 10^-19 J = -q(220 N/C)(2.0 cm)

To solve for q, we can rearrange the equation and divide both sides by the magnitude of the electric field:

q = (28.82 × 10^-19 J) / (220 N/C * 2.0 cm)

q = 1.301 × 10^-19 C

Therefore, the magnitude of the charge on the moving particle is 1.301 × 10^-19 C