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When a negative charge is released and moves in electric field, it moves towards a position of

(A) Lower electric potential and lower potential energy

(B) Lower electric potential and higher potential energy

(C) Higher electric potential and lower potential energy

(D) Higher electric potential and higher potential energy

1 Answer

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by kratos
 
Best answer

Correct option (C) Higher electric potential and lower potential energy

Explanation:

Option C is correct because electron gets attracted towards positive charge (moves against electric field) larger the potential, lower the potential energy for electron.

∴ U = V(-q)

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