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Potential and Potential Energy Relation

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When a positive charge is moved in an electrostatic field from a point at high potential to a low potential, its kinetic energy

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Decreases

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Increases

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C

Remains constant

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Either increase or remain constant

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Solution

The correct option is B
Increases

As a positive charge moves down the potential gradient, its kinetic energy increases.

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