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Electric Potential

Question 1
Physics C: E&M (2025)APExam Style
1 mark

What is the change in electric potential energy (ΔUE\Delta U_EΔUE​) when a +2 C charge moves through an electric potential difference (ΔV\Delta VΔV) of +5 V?

Question 2
Physics C: E&M (2025)APExam Style
1 mark

A positive charge is placed in a uniform electric field. In which direction will the charge move?

Question 3
Physics C: E&M (2025)APExam Style
1 mark

A -1 C charge moves from a point with a potential of 10 V to a point with a potential of 20 V. What is the change in electric potential energy?

Question 4
Physics C: E&M (2025)APExam Style
1 mark

A force moves a +3 C charge from point A to point B in an electric field. The electric potential at A is 5 V, and at B is 15 V. If the force does 60 J of work, what is the change in electric potential energy?

Question 5
Physics C: E&M (2025)APExam Style
1 mark

A charged particle moves through a potential difference while also experiencing a frictional force. How does this affect the conservation of energy?

Question 6
Physics C: E&M (2025)APExam Style
1 mark

A proton is placed in a non-uniform electric field. The electric field is stronger closer to point P. How does the force on the proton change as it moves closer to point P?

Question 7
Physics C: E&M (2025)APExam Style
1 mark

What principle states that the total energy in an isolated system remains constant?

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Question 8
Physics C: E&M (2025)APExam Style
1 mark

An electron moves through a potential difference of 50 V. If its initial kinetic energy was 100 J, what is its final kinetic energy, assuming no other forces act on it?

Question 9
Physics C: E&M (2025)APExam Style
1 mark

A proton with an initial speed of viv_ivi​ moves through a potential difference of ΔV\Delta VΔV. Which of the following equations can be used to find its final speed vfv_fvf​?

Question 10
Physics C: E&M (2025)APExam Style
1 mark

A negative charge moves from point A to point B. The electric potential at A is lower than at B. Does the electric field do positive or negative work on the charge?