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If a negative charge is initially at rest in an electric
Chapter 23, Problem 2Q(choose chapter or problem)
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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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.
ANSWER:
Step-by-step solution
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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.