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A positive charge released from rest:...

A positive charge released from rest:

A

moves towards the regions of lower potential

B

moves towards the regions of higher potential

C

moves towards the regions of equal potential

D

does not move

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding Electric Charge**: A positive charge is defined as a charge that experiences a force in an electric field. When placed in an electric field, positive charges move in the direction of the field lines. 2. **Electric Field Direction**: The electric field is defined as the region around a charged object where other charges experience a force. The direction of the electric field is always from higher potential to lower potential. 3. **Release from Rest**: When a positive charge is released from rest, it does not have any initial velocity. However, it will begin to move due to the force exerted on it by the electric field. 4. **Movement Towards Lower Potential**: Since the positive charge experiences a force in the direction of the electric field, it will move from a region of higher electric potential to a region of lower electric potential. This is because electric potential decreases in the direction of the electric field. 5. **Conclusion**: Therefore, when a positive charge is released from rest, it moves towards the region of lower potential. ---
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