work and potential difference

Question

Work to move charge q between equipotential surfaces with potential difference ΔV equals?

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1. **Definition of Potential Difference ($\Delta V$)**: This is the work done per unit charge in moving a charge from one point to another.
2. **Relationship**: $W = q 	imes \Delta V$.
3. **Explanation**: In an electrostatic field, work done is path-independent and depends only on the initial and final potentials.
4. **Result**: For a charge $q$ moving through a potential difference $\Delta V$, the total work required is **$q \Delta V$**.

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