An Electron Is near a Positive Ion

question 26

Multiple Choice

An electron is near a positive ion. The electron moves toward the ion. Which of these statements is an accurate description of the work done by the ion on the electron?

• A)The ion does zero work on the electron.
• B)The work that the ion does on the electron is at the expense of the electron's electric potential energy.
• C)The work that the ion does on the electron contributes to the electron's increase in electric potential energy.
• D)The work that the ion does on the electron does not change the electric potential energy of the electron.

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