When introduced into a region where an electric field is present, an electron with initial velocity  will eventually move

A. along an electric field line, in the positive direction of the line.
B. along an electric field line, in the negative direction of the line.
C. to a point of decreased potential.
D. to a point of increased potential.
E. as described in both (b) and (d).


Answer: D

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