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A positively charged particle is released from rest in a uniform electric field. The electric potential energy of the charge

A

remains constant because the electric field is uniform

B

increases because the charge moves along the electric field

C

decreases because the charge moves along the electric field

D

decreases because the charge moves opposite to the electric field

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The correct Answer is:
C
The positive charge will move along the electric field, i.e., it will move from higher to lower potential. Therefore, the electric potential energy will decrease.
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