College Physics (7th Edition)

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Chapter 16 - Electric Potential, Energy, and Capacitance - Learning Path Questions and Exercises - Conceptual Questions - Page 590: 9

Answer

Since after the round trip, the charge comes back to the initial surface, there is zero work, as there is no change in kinetic or potential energy.

Work Step by Step

Since after the round trip, the charge comes back to the initial surface, there is zero work, as there is no change in kinetic or potential energy.
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