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### Physics Problem: Work Done on a Proton

#### Problem Statement:

**Q12)** How much work must be done to move a proton from point A, at a potential of -75V, to point B, which is at a potential of +25V, along the curved path shown in the figure? Assume the system is isolated from any outside forces. (Charge on a proton = 1.60 x 10⁻¹⁹ C)

#### Options:
- **A)** 1.6 J
- **B)** 1.60 x 10⁻¹⁷ J
- **C)** -1.60 x 10⁻¹⁵ J
- **D)** -1.6 J
- **E)** Need to know the length of the curved path

#### Diagram Description:
- The diagram shows a path from point A, which is at a potential of -75V, to point B, at a potential of +25V.
- The path is curved and indicated by an arrow moving from left (point A) to right (point B).

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To solve this problem, we need to calculate the work done on the proton as it moves from point A to point B. 

**Solution Approach:**
The work done \(W\) in moving a charge \(q\) through a potential difference \(\Delta V\) is given by:

\[ W = q \Delta V \]

Where:
- \( q \) is the charge of the proton (1.60 x 10⁻¹⁹ C)
- \(\Delta V\) is the potential difference between the two points.

Therefore, the potential difference \(\Delta V\) is:

\[ \Delta V = V_B - V_A = 25V - (-75V) = 25V + 75V = 100V \]

Now, calculate the work done \(W\):

\[ W = (1.60 \times 10^{-19} \text{ C}) \times (100 \text{ V}) \]
\[ W = 1.60 \times 10^{-17} \text{ J} \]

From the given options, the correct answer is **B) 1.60 x 10⁻¹⁷ J**.
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Transcribed Image Text:### Physics Problem: Work Done on a Proton #### Problem Statement: **Q12)** How much work must be done to move a proton from point A, at a potential of -75V, to point B, which is at a potential of +25V, along the curved path shown in the figure? Assume the system is isolated from any outside forces. (Charge on a proton = 1.60 x 10⁻¹⁹ C) #### Options: - **A)** 1.6 J - **B)** 1.60 x 10⁻¹⁷ J - **C)** -1.60 x 10⁻¹⁵ J - **D)** -1.6 J - **E)** Need to know the length of the curved path #### Diagram Description: - The diagram shows a path from point A, which is at a potential of -75V, to point B, at a potential of +25V. - The path is curved and indicated by an arrow moving from left (point A) to right (point B). --- To solve this problem, we need to calculate the work done on the proton as it moves from point A to point B. **Solution Approach:** The work done \(W\) in moving a charge \(q\) through a potential difference \(\Delta V\) is given by: \[ W = q \Delta V \] Where: - \( q \) is the charge of the proton (1.60 x 10⁻¹⁹ C) - \(\Delta V\) is the potential difference between the two points. Therefore, the potential difference \(\Delta V\) is: \[ \Delta V = V_B - V_A = 25V - (-75V) = 25V + 75V = 100V \] Now, calculate the work done \(W\): \[ W = (1.60 \times 10^{-19} \text{ C}) \times (100 \text{ V}) \] \[ W = 1.60 \times 10^{-17} \text{ J} \] From the given options, the correct answer is **B) 1.60 x 10⁻¹⁷ J**.
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