A test charge is moved from lower potential point to a higher potential point. The potential energy of test charge will:
Correct answer: B. Increase
- A. Remain the same
- B. Increase
- C. Decrease
- D. Become zero
Explanation
When a test charge is moved from a lower potential point to a higher potential point, work is done against the electric field. This work is stored as potential energy, thus increasing the potential energy of the test charge. Therefore, Option B is correct. Option A is incorrect because potential energy does change. Option C is incorrect because the potential energy does not decrease; it increases. Option D is incorrect because the potential energy does not become zero due to the work done against the electric field.
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