Assignment:
Questions:
A. What generalizations can you make from this exploration?
B. Where would a positive test charge have the least potential energy?
C. How much energy must you add to the system to move 1 electron 1 m in a direction along one of the equal potential lines?
D. If lightning strikes a tree 20 m away would it be better to stand facing the tree, your back to the tree, or your side to the tree? Assume your feet are a comfortable shoulder width apart. Explain your answer.