A charged particle (+q) moves in a uniform electric field ({E^{\to}}) in the direction opposite to { {\E^{\to}}}. What will be the effect on its electrostatic potential energy during its motion?

CBSE Class 12 Physics 2020 Outside Delhi Set 3 Paper

Question : 8 of 13

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A charged particle

(+q)

moves in a uniform electric field

({E↖{→}})

in the direction opposite to

{ {\E↖{→}}}

. What will be the effect on its electrostatic potential energy during its motion?

Solution:

Potential energy increases.

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