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If a positive charge is shifted from a low - potential region to a high- potential region, the electric potential energy

A

increases

B

decreases

C

remains the same

D

may increase or decrease

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`Delta U = q (V_(2) - V_(1)) , V_(2) gt V_(1) , Delta U = + ve`
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