The work to be done is equal to the product of the potential difference on the charge of the moving particle
This follows from the determination of the potential energy of a charged particle in an electric field. The potential energy for a positive particle increases towards positive values of the potential of electric field. Indeed, when a positive particle moves freely, it repels from positive charges and is attracted to negative ones, i.e. it acquires kinetic energy at the expense of potential (decreasing) energy.
Answer: The work is required to move a positive charge of 3.6 µC between two points that have a potential difference of 69 V is 248 J.
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