Question

If a positive charge is shifted from a low-potential region to a high-potential region, the electric potential energy

• A. Increases
• B. Decreases
• C. Remains the same
• D. May increase or decrease

Answer 1

The correct option is A Increases

The positive charge is shifted from a low-potential.

Electric potential energies =

$V_A=$ low

$V_B=$ high

electric potential energy is given by:

$PE=qV$

So, as the charge moves to high potential, it will have higher energy. So, the potential energy of the charge will also increase.