Question

Does the work done by the electric field depend on the path of the charge

Answer 1

This work is the electric energy or the electric potential energy of the charge. We know that central forces are conservative in nature. This implies, the work done on any particle moving under its influence does not depend on the path taken by the particle but depends on initial and final positions of the particle.

Answer 2

This work is the electric energy or the electric potential energy of the charge. We know that central forces are conservative in nature. This implies, the work done on any particle moving under its influence does not depend on the path taken by the particle but depends on initial and final positions of the particle.