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CUET · PHYSICS · PYQ PAPER 2023

A positively charged particle is released from rest in a uniform electric field. The electric potential energy of charge:

  1. A Remains constant
  2. B Increases because charge moves along the electric field
  3. C Decreases because charge moves along the electric field
  4. D Decreases because charge moves opposite to electric field
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(C) Decreases because charge moves along the electric field

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The electric potential energy of a positive charge decreases when it moves in the direction of the electric field, from higher potential to lower potential. Decreases because charge moves along the electric field