Locations A and B are in a region of uniform electric field, as shown in Figure 16.67. Along a path from B to A, the change in potential is-2200V. The distance from A to B is 0.28m. What is the magnitude of the electric field in this region?

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The magnitude of the electric field is7857.143N/C

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01

Change in the electric potential energy

The magnitude of the electric field for a charged particle (positive or negative) relies on the change in the electric potential energy of that particle.

Also, the potential energy change with the amount of distance the particle travels in the electric filed.

02

Given data

The change in the potential from B to A is,ΔVBA=-2200V. .

The distance from A to B is, ΔlAB=0.28m.

03

The magnitude of the electric field

Theformula for the magnitude of the electric field in the regionis given by,

ΔVBA=-E×ΔIABE=ΔVBAΔIABE=--2200V0.28m×1N/C1V/mE=7857.143N/C

Hence, the magnitude of the electric field is 7857.143N/C.

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