Physics Electrostatics Potential & Capacitance Electric Field and Potential,Defference,Energy and Dipole MCQ (Single Correct)

An electron enters in an electric field with its velocity in the direction of the electric lines of force. Then

A
The path of the electron will be a circle
B
The path of the electron will be a parabola
C
The velocity of the electron will decrease
D
The velocity of the electron will increase

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The correct answer is:
C

Because electric field applies the force on electron in the direction opposite to it’s motion.

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