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When a positive `q` charge is taken from lower potential to a higher potential point, then its potential energy will

A

remin the same

B

increase

C

decrease

D

become zero

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C
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    A
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    B
    If both Assertion & Reason are true but the reason is not correct explanation of the assertion then mark (2)
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