I know the answers (in bold), but i need explinations for each one of them (why

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I know the answers (in bold), but i need explinations for each one of them (why did you choose that answer)

Which statement is true for an electron moving in the direction of an electric field? (There may be more than one correct choice)

A) Its electric potenital energy increases
B) Its kinetic energy increases
C) Its electric potential energy decreaeses.
D) It moves to a location of lower electric potential
E) Its kinetic energy decreases
F) It moves to a location of higher electric potential

Again, i know it is A, D, and E. I just need detailed explinations for each one of the correct answers.

Explanation / Answer

A),D),E). Electrons always have a tendency to move opposite to the electric field,or have an Accelaration opposite to the field,more precisely.since in this case,the accelaration(and hence force) is opposite to the motion,net work done is negative,and hence by work energy theorem,kinetic energy decreases.since only conservative forces are involved,total mechanical energy is conserved..therefore potential energy should increase

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