Answer:
W = 1.5 x 10⁶ J = 1.5 MJ
Explanation:
First, we calculate the potential difference between the given 2 points. So, we have:
V₁ = Electric Potential at Initial Position = 6.7 V
V₂ = Electric Potential at Final Position = - 8.9 V
Therefore,
ΔV = Potential Difference = V₂ - V₁ = -8.9 V - 6.7 V = - 15.6 V
Since, we use magnitude in calculation only. Therefore,
ΔV = 15.6 V
Now, we calculate total charge:
Total Charge = q = (No. of Electrons)(Charge on 1 Electron)
where,
No. of Electrons = Avagadro's No. = 6.022 x 10²³
Charge on 1 electron = 1.6 x 10⁻¹⁹ C
Therefore,
q = (6.022 x 10²³)(1.6 x 10⁻¹⁹ C)
q = 96352 C
Now, from the definition of potential difference, we know that it is equal to the worked done on a unit charge moving it between the two points of different potentials:
ΔV = W/q
W = (ΔV )(q)
where,
W = work done = ?
W = (15.6 V)(96352 C)
<u>W = 1.5 x 10⁶ J = 1.5 MJ</u>
