I understand how potential energy increases, but why does electric potential dec

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I understand how potential energy increases, but why does electric potential decrease?

8. An electron is moved through a displacement x parallel to the direction of a uniform electric field. During this displacement: A) the potential energy of the electron and the electric potential do not change. B) the potential energy of the electron increases, the electric potential increases. C) the potential energy of the electron increases, the electric potential decreases. D) the potential energy of the electron decreases, the electric potential decreases. E) the potential energy of the electron decreases, the electric potential increases

Explanation / Answer

well electri field moves from higher potential to lower potential therefore if electron is moving from left to right and electrifield is from left to right then electri potential at left is higher than potential at right hence electric potential decreases.

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