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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

May increase or decrease

D

Remains constant

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C
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  • In a region of constant potential

    A
    the electric field is uniform
    B
    the electric field is zero
    C
    there can be no charge inside the region
    D
    the electric field shall necessarily change if a charge is placed outside the region

  • In a region of constant potential

    A
    The electric field is uniform and nonzero
    B
    The electric field is infinity
    C
    There can be no charge inside the region
    D
    None of the above

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    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.

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