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PHY 102 Test Compilation PHY 102 18 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 First increases then decreases sharply
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

A positive charge naturally accelerates from high to low potential (like a ball rolling downhill), gaining kinetic energy as potential energy converts to KE.

Hint

Think of potential like height — a positive charge 'falls' from high to low potential, gaining speed.

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