College Physics (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32160-183-1
ISBN 13: 978-0-32160-183-4

Chapter 16 - Electric Potential, Energy, and Capacitance - Learning Path Questions and Exercises - Multiple Choice Questions - Page 589: 3

Answer

(b) energy change is positive , the potential change is negative.

Work Step by Step

An electron is moved from positive plate to negative plate. of a charged parallel plate arrangement. Hence, the energy increases, leading to positive change in energy. And the potential energy decreases.
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