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An electron enters in an electric field with its velocity in the direction of the electric lines of force. Then

A

The path of the electron will be a circle

B

The path of the electron will be a parabola

C

The velocity of the electron will decrease

D

The velocity of the electron will increase

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C
Due to electric field, force opposes the motion of an electron.
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