A positive charge is moved against an electric field. Its P.E will :
Correct answer: A. Increases
- A. Increases
- B. Remains same
- C. Decreases
- D. May increase or decrease depending upon magnitude of charge
Explanation
a) When a positive charge is moved against an electric field, its potential energy increases. b) If a positive charge remains stationary within an electric field, its potential energy remains the same. c) When a positive charge moves in the same direction as the electric field, its potential energy decreases. d) The magnitude of the charge does not determine the change in potential energy; it depends on the direction of movement relative to the electric field .
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