A +10 $\mu$ C Point Charge Is Moved from Point a to B

question 66

Multiple Choice

A +1.0 $\mu$ C point charge is moved from point A to B in the uniform electric field as shown. Which one of the following statements is necessarily true concerning the potential energy of the point charge?

• A)The potential energy increases by 6.0 × 10^-6J.
• B)The potential energy decreases by 6.0 × 10^-6 J.
• C)The potential energy decreases by 9.0 × 10^-6 J.
• D)The potential energy increases by 10.8 × 10^-6 J.
• E)The potential energy decreases by 10.8 × 10^-6 J.

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