Question

Points A [at (2, 3) m] and B [at (5, 7) m] are in a region where the electric field is uniform and given by E = (4i+3j)N/C. What is the potential difference VA - VB?

Answer 1

Answer:

- 144 V

Explanation:

A = (2, 3) m = 2 i + 3 j

B = (5, 7) m = 5 i + 7 j

Displacement vector = AB = B - A = (3 i + 4 j) m

Electric field, E = (4 i + 3 j ) N/C

V = - E . AB

V = - (4 i + 3 j) . (3 i + 4 j)

V = - (12 + 12) = - 144 V