Work done in relation to electric field is the amount of energy transferred when an electric force acts on an object and causes it to move a certain distance. It is calculated by multiplying the magnitude of the electric force by the distance the object moves in the direction of the force.
Work done by an electric field is directly related to potential energy. When work is done by the electric field, the potential energy of the system decreases. Conversely, when work is done on the system, the potential energy increases.
The unit of measurement for work done in an electric field is joules (J). This is the same unit used to measure other forms of energy such as kinetic energy and potential energy.
Yes, work done by an electric field can be negative. This occurs when the electric force and the direction of movement of the object are in opposite directions. In this case, the work done is considered to be negative as the electric field is doing work against the movement of the object.
The direction of work done by an electric field is determined by the direction of the electric force and the direction of movement of the object. If the force and movement are in the same direction, the work done is considered to be positive. If they are in opposite directions, the work done is considered to be negative.