The work done in moving a positive test charge from point M to point N against the field is positive. Which of the following statement is incorrect? none of the choices Point N is at a higher potential than point M The work done is external to the system There is an increasing energy in the direction of the motion

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The work done in moving a positive test charge from point M to point N against the field is positive. Which of the following statement is incorrect?

        
none of the choices

        
Point N is at a higher potential than point M

        
The work done is external to the system

        
There is an increasing energy in the direction of the motion

 

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