As shown in the figure below,a point charge $q$ moves from point $P$ to a point $S$ traversing a path $PQRS$ in a uniform electric field $\vec{E}$. The electric field is directed along a direction parallel to the $x$-axis. The coordinates of $P$,$Q$,$R$,and $S$ are $(a, b, 0)$,$(2a, 0, 0)$,$(a, -b, 0)$,and $(0, 0, 0)$ respectively. What is the work done by the field in the process?

  • A
    $q E a$
  • B
    $-q E a$
  • C
    $0$
  • D
    $q E b$

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