Question

Express work done in an electric field in terms of charge and potential difference .

Answer 1

the work done is said to be 1J when a charge of 1C flows through any two points of a metallic conductor when a potential difference of 1V is applied across it.

Answer 2

"1 Joule" of work is said to be done when a charge of '1 Coulomb' flows through a metallic conductor that has a 'potential difference' of 1 Volt across it.

EXPLANATION:

Joule is the 'unit of energy'. Coulomb is unit of charge and Volt is the 'unit of potential difference'. Therefore in terms of charge and potential difference, the work done is the 'current' that flows through the metallic conductor which is equivalent to the energy generated.