A proton is released from rest in a uniform electric field. Which statement is correct?

a. The proton will move in the same direction as the electric field to regions of higher electric potential.
b. The proton will move in the same direction as the electric field to regions of lower electric potential.
c. The proton will move in the opposite direction as the electric field to regions of higher electric potential.
d. The proton will move in the opposite direction as the electric field to regions of lower electric potential.


b

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