Physics Electrostatics Potential & Capacitance Electric Potential and Potential Difference Single Correct MCQ
Published on: September 11, 2026

If we move in a direction opposite to the electric lines of force:

A
electrical potential decreases.
B
electrical potential increases.
C
electrical potential remains uncharged
D
nothing can be said.

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The correct answer is:
B
Step 1: Understand the concept of electric lines of force. These lines indicate the direction a positive test charge would move when placed in the electric field.
Step 2: Recognize that moving against the direction of the electric field corresponds to moving from a lower potential to a higher potential.
Step 3: This is because electric potential decreases in the direction of the electric field.
Therefore, moving in the opposite direction results in an increase in electric potential.

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