Practice - Potential energy of a single charge
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Practice Questions
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What is electric potential energy?
💡 Hint: Think about work done in moving charges.
Is potential energy dependent on the path taken?
💡 Hint: Consider the properties of conservative forces.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does potential energy depend on?
💡 Hint: Consider the characteristics of conservative forces.
True or False: The absolute value of electric potential is significant.
💡 Hint: Think about how energy can change.
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Challenge Problems
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Calculate the amount of work done when moving a charge of 5 µC from a point with 120 V to another point with 30 V.
💡 Hint: Use the work done formula for potential energy changes.
A charge is moved along a curved path in a uniform electric field. Explain how you would find the work done.
💡 Hint: Focus on the endpoints in your calculations.
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