A Proton and an Electron Are Released from Rest, with Only

question 506

Multiple Choice

A proton and an electron are released from rest, with only the electrostatic force acting. Which of the following statements must be true about them as they move toward each other? (There could
Be more than one correct choice.)

• A) Their electric potential energy keeps increasing.
• B) Their electric potential energy keeps decreasing.
• C) Their kinetic energy keeps decreasing.
• D) Their kinetic energy keeps increasing.
• E) Their acceleration keeps decreasing.

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Definitions:

Organizational Politics

The use of power and social networking within an organization to achieve changes that benefit the individual or group, often at the expense of others.

Inoculation Effect

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