When a Negative Charge Is Released and Moves Along an Electric

question 27

Multiple Choice

When a negative charge is released and moves along an electric field line, it moves to a position of

• A) lower potential and lower potential energy.
• B) lower potential and higher potential energy.
• C) higher potential and lower potential energy.
• D) higher potential and higher potential energy.
• E) decreasing magnitude of the electric field.

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Saving Rate

The portion of income that is not spent on consumption but rather saved or invested.

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Economic Growth

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Saving Rate

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