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The work done by the electric field in moving the proton, and express the answer in joules and electron volts.
Answer to Problem 2P
The work done in joules, and in electron volt is
Explanation of Solution
Given info:
The charge of proton is
Initial potential is
The final potential is
Formula used:
Work done in moving the charge
Calculation:
Substituting the given values, we get
Convert the joules into electron volt as follows.
Conclusion:
Thus, the work done in joules is
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