Class 12PhysicsElectric Potential and CapacitancePotential Energy and Work Done in uniform and non uniform Electric Field
DifficultThe distance between the plates of a capacitor is $1 \ mm$. An electric field of $5 \times 10^5 \ V/m$ is produced between the two plates. What will be the change in the potential energy $(PE)$ of an electron if it is moved from one plate to the other?
- A$5 \times 10^{-19} \ J$
- B$8 \times 10^{-17} \ J$
- C$5 \times 10^{-17} \ J$
- D$5 \times 10^2 \ J$
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