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JAMB Physics 2013 Objective — Question 42

Question 42 of 50 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Physics 2013 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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When a charge moves through an electric circuit in the direction of an electric force, it

  • A. gains both potential and kinetic energy
  • B. gains potential energy and loses kinetic energy
  • C. loses potential energy and gains kinetic energyCorrect
  • D. loses both potential and kinetic energy

Explanation

Moving in the direction of the electric force, the charge loses potential energy but gains kinetic energy.

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