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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 a constant because the electric fieid 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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