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Would the electron released from rest move to a region of higher electrical potential or lower electrical potential

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Answer:

he electron moves in the direction of a greater electric potential

Step-by-step explanation:

Electric potential and electric field are related

V = -∫ E .ds

t

he electric force is related to the electric field

F = q E

F = q (-dV / ds)

since the electron has charge a = 1.6 1019 C

F = e dv / ds

therefore the electron moves in the direction of a greater electric potential

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