Physics

Physics

Problem

2.5×10192.5 \times 10^{19} electrons are transported from point A to point B where the potential difference is 9 V. Calculate the work done in this process.
Intuitive explanation

This problem is about work and electric potential energy—when you move charge through a potential difference, you're either doing work on it or it's doing work on you. The key insight is that the work done equals the charge moved times the potential difference: W=qVW = qV. First, convert the number of electrons to total charge using the elementary charge, then multiply by the voltage to find the energy transferred.

Intuitive explanation

This problem is about work and electric potential energy—when you move charge through a potential difference, you're either doing work on it or it's doing work on you. The key insight is that the work done equals the charge moved times the potential difference: W=qVW = qV. First, convert the number of electrons to total charge using the elementary charge, then multiply by the voltage to find the energy transferred.

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