STANDARD Physics Electric Potential Energy MCQ Question
A positively charged particle is released from rest in a uniform electric field. The electric potential energy of the charge
remains a constant because the electric field is uniform.
increases because the charge moves along the electric field.
decreases because the charge moves along the electric field.
decreases because the charge moves opposite to the electric field.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
In a uniform electric field, when a positively charged particle is released from rest, it moves along the electric field, that is from higher potential to lower potential. Therefore, electric potential energy of charge decreases.
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