A Negative Charge Is Moved from Point a to Point

question 48

Multiple Choice

A negative charge is moved from point A to point B along an equipotential surface.Which of the following statements must be true for this case?

• A) The negative charge performs work in moving from point A to point B.
• B) Work is required to move the negative charge from point A to point B.
• C) No work is required to move the negative charge from point A to point B.
• D) The work done on the charge depends on the distance between A and B.
• E) Work is done in moving the negative charge from point A to point B.

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