Question

A charge moves from pount A to point B in an electric field. what is true about the potential energy of the charge?

Answer 1

Answer:

B) it is dependent on the value of the charge and its position

Explanation:

As we know that electrostatic potential energy is given by the formula

$U = \frac{kq_1q_2}{r}$

here we know that electric potential due to one charge on the position of other charge is given by the equation

$V = \frac{kq_1}{r}$

so potential energy can be given by the formula

$U = q_2 V$

so here potential of a given position will be different so it is dependent on the position of charge

also potential energy depends on the magnitude of charge

so correct answer will be

B) it is dependent on the value of the charge and its position

Answer 2

I'm going to have to say its B