When a positive charge is released and moves along an electric field line, it moves to a position of
a. lower potential and lower potential energy.
b. lower potential and higher potential energy.
c. higher potential and lower potential energy.
d. higher potential and higher potential energy.
e. greater magnitude of the electric field.
A
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