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When a positive q charge is taken from l...

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

A

decrease

B

increase

C

remains changed

D

become zero

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The correct Answer is:
B
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Knowledge Check

  • A positive charged particle when moves from potential to lower potential

    A
    its potential energy must decrease
    B
    it potential energy may decrease
    C
    its kinetic energy must increase
    D
    its kinetic energy may increase

  • In the following question a statement of assertion (A) is followed by a statement of reason (R ) A : When two conductors charged to different potentials are connected to each other , the negative charge always flows from lower potential to higher potential. R : In the charging process, there is always a flow of electrons only.

    A
    If both Assertion & Reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion , then mark (1).
    B
    If both Assertion & Reason are true but the reason is not correct explanation of the assertion then mark (2)
    C
    If Assertion is true statement but Reason is false, then mark (3)
    D
    If both Assertion and Reason are false statements , then mark (4).

  • Assertion: A small electric dipole is moved translatonally from higher potential to lower potential in uniform electric field. Work done by electric is positive. Reason: When a positive charge is moved from higher potential to lower potential, work done by electric field positive.

    A
    If both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
    B
    If both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
    C
    If Assertion is true, but the Reason is false.
    D
    If Assertion is false but the Reason is true.