Select the italicized word or phrase which will make the following statements tr
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Question
Select the italicized word or phrase which will make the following statements true for two positive charges
1. The electric field points in the direction of increasing / decreasing voltage.
2. A positive charge released in an electric field will spontaneously move with / against field lines.
3. A positive charge released in an electric field will spontaneously move from regions of high / low potential to regions of high / low potential.
4. A negative charge released in an electric field will spontaneously move with / against field lines.
5. A negative charge released in an electric field will spontaneously move from regions of high / low potential to regions of high / low potential.
Explanation / Answer
1. The electric field points in the direction of decreasing voltage.
2. A positive charge released in an electric field will spontaneously move with field lines.
3. A positive charge released in an electric field will spontaneously move from regions of high potential to regions of low potential.
4. A negative charge released in an electric field will spontaneously move against field lines.
5. A negative charge released in an electric field will spontaneously move from regions of low potential to regions of high potential.