Question: A proton is placed in an electric field between two parallel plates. The plates are 10.0cm apart and have a potential difference between them of

A proton is placed in an electric field between two parallel plates. The plates are 10.0cm apart and have a potential difference between them of 2.30 x102V.

 

a) How much work is done against the electric field when the proton is moved 5.0cm parallel to the plates?

b) How much work would be done against the electric field when the proton is moved 5.0cm perpendicular to the plates?

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