An electron (charge −1.6 × 10−¹⁹ C)moves on a path perpendicular to the direction of a uniform electric field of strength 2.3 N/C.How much work is done on the electron as it moves 20 cm? A) 105.8 × 10−²⁰ J B) −46 × 10−²⁰ J C) 22.3 × 10−²⁰ J D) 920 × 10−²⁰ J E) zero

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When a charge moves perpendicular to an electric field, no work is done on the charge because the force and displacement are perpendicular.

An Electron (Charge −1