Physics for Scientists and Engineers: A Strategic Approach with Modern Physics (3rd Edition)

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Chapter 29 - Potential and Field - Exercises and Problems - Page 862: 5

Answer

$1.5\;\rm \mu J$

Work Step by Step

The work done by the charge escalator to move a charge is given by $$W=\Delta U$$ where $\Delta U=q\Delta V$ $$W=q\Delta V=q(V_f-V_i)$$ Plug the known; $$W= (1.0\times 10^{-6})(1.5-0)$$ $$W=\color{red}{\bf 1.5}\;\rm \mu J$$
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