Electric Field and Potential : Which Statements Are True for an Electron

question 49

Multiple Choice

Electric field and potential : Which statements are true for an electron moving in the direction of an electric field? (There may be more than one correct choice.)

• A) Its electric potential energy increases as it goes from high to low potential.
• B) Its electric potential energy decreases as it goes from high to low potential.
• C) Its potential energy increases as its kinetic energy decreases.
• D) Its kinetic energy decreases as it moves in the direction of the electric field.
• E) Its kinetic energy increases as it moves in the direction of the electric field.

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