$A$ negatively charged particle is released from rest in a uniform electric field. The electric potential energy of the charge:

  • A
    Remains constant because of the uniform electric field
  • B
    Increases because the charge moves opposite to the electric field
  • C
    Decreases because the charge moves against the electric field
  • D
    Decreases because the charge will move along the electric field

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