is a collection of vectors results from a deficiency or excess of electrons the energy stored in an electric field that can do work on a charged particle the amount of work required per unit charge to move a charge from on point to another in an electric field the potential energy per unit charge for a given point in an electric field 1. electric potential energy 2. electric potential 3. electric potential difference 4. static charge 5. gravitational field

is a collection of vectors results from a deficiency or excess of electrons the energy stored in an electric field that can do work on a charged particle the amount of work required per unit charge to move a charge from on point to another in an electric field the potential energy per unit charge for a given point in an electric field 1. electric potential energy 2. electric potential 3. electric potential difference 4. static charge 5. gravitational field

College Physics

10th Edition

ISBN:9781285737027

Author:Raymond A. Serway, Chris Vuille

Publisher:Raymond A. Serway, Chris Vuille

Chapter16: Electrical Energy And Capacitance

Section16.1: Electric Potential Energy And Electric Potential

Problem 16.2QQ: If a negatively charged particle is placed at rest in an electric potential field that increases in...

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