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Whe a negative charge is releases and moves in electric field , it moves toward a position of -

A

lower electric potential and lower potential energy

B

lower electric potential and higher potential energy

C

higher electric potential and lower potential energy

D

higher electric potential and higher potential energy

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C
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    A
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