Which of the following statements is not true about a negative point charge that moves against the direction of a uniform electric field? a. The change in the voltage only depends on the endpoints of the path, not the path itself. b. The negative charge experiences a decrease in potential energy. c. The negative charge experiences a decrease in voltage. d. If the charge is free to move, it will move spontaneously against the direction of the electric field. e. The negative charge will increase its speed during the motion.

Which of the following statements is not true about a negative point charge that moves against the direction of a uniform electric field? a. The change in the voltage only depends on the endpoints of the path, not the path itself. b. The negative charge experiences a decrease in potential energy. c. The negative charge experiences a decrease in voltage. d. If the charge is free to move, it will move spontaneously against the direction of the electric field. e. The negative charge will increase its speed during the motion.

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Chapter18: Electric Charge And Electric Field

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