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Problem: It takes 4.0 μJ of work to move a 19 nC charge from point A to B. It takes -6.5 μJ of work to move the charge from C to B. What is the potential difference VC−VA? Express your answer using two significant figures.

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Work done,

W=-q·∆V

Wab = 4.0 × 10-6 J

Wcb = -6.5 × 10-6 J

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It takes 4.0 μJ of work to move a 19 nC charge from point A to B. It takes -6.5 μJ of work to move the charge from C to B. 

What is the potential difference VC−VA? Express your answer using two significant figures.

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