Point charge (q) moves form point (P) to point (S) along the path PQRS as shown in fig. in a uniform electric field E. Pointing along to the positive direction of the x-axis. The co-ordinates of the points P,Q,R and S are (a, b, 0), (2a, 0, 0), (a, –b, 0) and (0, 0, 0) respectively. The work done by the field in the above process is given by the expression - (A) qEa (B) -qEa (C) qEA√2 (D) qE[tex]\sf{\sqrt{\left(2a\right)^2+b^2}}[/tex]
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We know that work done by a conservative force is path independent. Therefore, work done in path PQRS will be equal to the work done in PS path.
Now, lets Find the Displacement SP,
∴ We got displacement vector.
Now, from the formula we know,
Here,
Now,
Now let's write it through Cartesian system.
Substituting the values,
But as we know that electric field is along x - axis. so electric field along y and z axis is 0.So,
∴ The Work done is - qEa Joules.
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