JAMB Physics 1998 Question 41

Question 41

Electrostatics

Find the work done in moving a 2 C charge between two points X and Y in an electric field if the potential difference is 100 volts.

  1. A.50 J
  2. B.100 J
  3. C.200 J
  4. D.400 J
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Answer: C (200 J)

Explanation

W = QV = 2 × 100 = 200 J.