Four Electrons Move from Point a to Point B in a Uniform

question 45

Multiple Choice

Four electrons move from point A to point B in a uniform electric field as shown below. Rank the electrons in diagrams I through IV by the changes in potential from most positive to most negative when traveling from A to B.

• A) I = II = III = IV.
• B) II = III > I > IV.
• C) III > I = IV > II.
• D) II > I = IV > III.
• E) I > II = III > IV.

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