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QUESTION 16

A +2.5 nC+2.5\,\text{nC} charge moves through a potential difference of +120 V+120\,\text{V}. What is its change in electrical potential energy?
(A)
3.0×10−9 J3.0\times10^{-9}\,\text{J}
(B)
3.0×10−8 J3.0\times10^{-8}\,\text{J}
(C)
3.0×10−7 J3.0\times10^{-7}\,\text{J}
(D)
4.8×10−7 J4.8\times10^{-7}\,\text{J}
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