A work of 30 joules is done is transferring 5 millicoulombs of charge from a point B to a point A in an electric Held. The potential difference between B and A is

  • A 1.7 x 10-4V
  • B 3.4x10-4V
  • C 1.5x10-1V
  • D 6.0 x10³V
  • E 1.2 x10\(^4\)V

The correct answer is D. 6.0 x10³V

The potential difference (V) between two points in an electric field is given by the work done (W) in transferring a charge (Q) from one point to another, according to the formula:
\( V = \frac{W}{Q} \)

Given that the work done is 30 joules and the charge transferred is 5 millicoulombs (which is 5 x 10<sup>-3</sup> coulombs), we can substitute these values into the formula:

\( V = \frac{30 \, \text{J}}{5 \times 10^{-3} \, \text{C}} = 6 \times 10^{3} \, \text{V} \)

So, the potential difference between points B and A is 6.0 x 10<sup>3</sup> V (Option D).

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