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PHY 102 Test Compilation PHY 102 1 Objective Question

Question

When a positive charge is moved in an electrostatic field from a point at high potential to a low potential, its kinetic energy
Options
A remains constant
B Decreases
C Increases
Correct Answer
D It will first increase and then decrease sharply
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Positive charge moves naturally from high to low potential, gaining kinetic energy (lost potential energy).

Hint

High → low potential for +q: speed increases.

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