Question

A proton and an electron are separately placed at rest in the same uniform electric field. What can be said about the energy of each after they are released?

A) Electric potential energy of both decreases, and kinetic energy of both increases.

B) Electric potential energy of both increases and kinetic energy of both decreases.

C) Electric potential energy and kinetic energy of both remain constant.

D) Electron potential energy increases, proton potential energy decreases.

E) Electron potential energy decreases, proton potential energy increases.

Answer 1