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PHY 102 ELECTROSTATICS Objective Question
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According to the document, what is the relationship between a loss in kinetic energy and electrostatic potential energy for a charge moving in an electric field?
Options
A A loss in kinetic energy results in a loss in electrostatic potential energy.
B A loss in kinetic energy results in a gain in electrostatic potential energy.
Correct Answer
C Kinetic and electrostatic potential energy are always conserved independently.
D The two are unrelated; only total mechanical energy is conserved.
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 19 states, 'A loss in kinetic energy results in a gain in electrostatic potential energy.' This is a fundamental concept of energy conservation in a conservative field.

Hint

Think about the total mechanical energy being conserved: KE + PE = constant.

Question Info

Course: PHY 102
Topic: ELECTROSTATICS
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 828 of 1819
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