Work done by an electrostatic force in moving a point charge ‘q’ from point A to B is given by →W=4i−8j. What is the work done by this force if the vector joining A & B is given by →AB=4i.
A
-4i + 8j
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B
-16i + 32j
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C
i – 2j
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D
None of these
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Solution
The correct option is D None of these Work done is always a scalar quantity. It doesn’t make sense to express it as a vector. That’s like having a plant as a pet and expecting it to come to you when you call.