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In a region of space , suppose there exists a uniform electric field `vec(E ) = 10 hat(i) ( V /m)` . If a positive charge moves with a velocity `vec(v ) = -2 hat(j)`, its potential energy

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Increases

B

Decreases

C

Does not change

D

Initial increases then decreases

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