If a negative charge is initially at rest in an electric

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If a negative charge is initially at rest in an electric field, will it move toward a region of higher potential or lower potential? What about a positive charge? How does the potential energy of the charge change in each instance? Explain.

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QUESTION:

Problem 2Q

If a negative charge is initially at rest in an electric field, will it move toward a region of higher potential or lower potential? What about a positive charge? How does the potential energy of the charge change in each instance? Explain.

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Positive and negative charged particles are place in an electric field which is directed to the right.

As we go down the electric, field electric potential decreases.

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