A charge q of 1.3 × 10-16 coulombs moves from point A to a lower potential at point B in an electric field of 3.2 × 102 newtons/coulomb. If the distance traveled is parallel to the field is 1.1× 10-2 meters, what is the difference in the potential energy?Select one of the options below as your answer:
A. 1.22 × 10-15 joules
B. -2.4 × 10-15 joules
C. -3.2 × 10-15 joules
D. -4.2 × 10-16 joules
E. 5.6 × 10-15 joules

Question

A charge q of 1.3 × 10-16 coulombs moves from point A to a lower potential at point B in an electric field of 3.2 × 102 newtons/coulomb. If the distance traveled is parallel to the field is 1.1× 10-2 meters, what is the difference in the potential energy?Select one of the options below as your answer:
A. 1.22 × 10-15 joules
B. -2.4 × 10-15 joules
C. -3.2 × 10-15 joules
D. -4.2 × 10-16 joules
E. 5.6 × 10-15 joules