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A positively charged particle is released from rest in an uniform electric field. The electric potential energy of the charge

a
increases because the charge moves along the electric field
b
decreases because the charge moves along the electric field
c
decreases because the charge moves opposite to the electric field
d
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Correct option is B

Positive charged particle moves along the electric field and potential decreases in the direction of field.

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