As a proton moves in the direction the electric field lines
A) it is moving from low potential to high potential and gaining electric potential energy.
B) it is moving from low potential to high potential and losing electric potential energy.
C) it is moving from high potential to low potential and gaining electric potential energy.
D) it is moving from high potential to low potential and losing electric potential energy.
E) both its electric potential and electric potential energy remain constant.

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A proton moves from high potential to low potential along electric field lines, losing electric potential energy as it converts potential energy into kinetic energy.

As a Proton Moves in the Direction the Electric Field