Select the italicized word or phrase which will make the following statements tr

Question

Select the italicized word or phrase which will make the following statements true for two positive charges

1. The electric field points in the direction of increasing / decreasing voltage.

2. A positive charge released in an electric field will spontaneously move with / against field lines.

3. A positive charge released in an electric field will spontaneously move from regions of high / low potential to regions of high / low potential.

4. A negative charge released in an electric field will spontaneously move with / against field lines.

5. A negative charge released in an electric field will spontaneously move from regions of high / low potential to regions of high / low potential.

Explanation / Answer

1. The electric field points in the direction of decreasing voltage.

2. A positive charge released in an electric field will spontaneously move with field lines.

3. A positive charge released in an electric field will spontaneously move from regions of high potential to regions of low potential.

4. A negative charge released in an electric field will spontaneously move against field lines.

5. A negative charge released in an electric field will spontaneously move from regions of low potential to regions of high potential.

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