Question: A proton is moved 5 cm closer to the negative plate in an oppositely charged parallel plate arrangement. Ignoring any changes in gravitational energy

A proton is moved 5 cm closer to the negative plate in  

A proton is moved 5 cm closer to the negative plate in an oppositely charged parallel plate arrangement. Ignoring any changes in gravitational energy and if the strength of the field inside the plates is 600 N/C, find... a) the work done in moving the proton. b) the sign of the work done in moving the proton. c) the PE gained/lost by the proton. d) Was it gained or lost?

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