Question:

Electrons move from a region of higher potential to a region of lower potential. An electron has less potential energy at a point where potential is higher and vice-versa.

Updated On: Jul 28, 2022
  • If both the assertion and reason are true and reason explains the assertion.
  • If both the assertion and reason are true but reason does not explain the assertion.
  • If assertion is true but reason is false.
  • If assertion is false but reason is true.
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The Correct Option is D

Solution and Explanation

Since electron has a negative charge, so it has less potential energy at a point where the potential is higher and vice-versa Hence in an electric field an electron moves from a region of lower potential to a region of higher potential. (i.e., it tends to move in such a way so that its potential energy become minimum,
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Concepts Used:

Electrostatic Potential

The electrostatic potential is also known as the electric field potential, electric potential, or potential drop is defined as “The amount of work that is done in order to move a unit charge from a reference point to a specific point inside the field without producing an acceleration.”

SI Unit of Electrostatic Potential:

SI unit of electrostatic potential - volt

Other units - statvolt

Symbol of electrostatic potential - V or φ

Dimensional formula - ML2T3I-1

Electric Potential Formula:

The electric potential energy of the system is given by the following formula:

U = 1/(4πεº) × [q1q2/d]

Where q1 and q2 are the two charges that are separated by the distance d.