If a charge moves in an electrical fielda)energy is lostb)energy is ga...
When a charged particle moves in an electric field, if its electric potential energy decreases, its kinetic energy will increase. In other words, the total energy is conserved.
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If a charge moves in an electrical fielda)energy is lostb)energy is ga...
Electric fields are similar to gravitational fields - both involve action-at-a-distance forces. In the case of gravitational fields, the source of the field is a massive object and the action-at-a-distance forces are exerted upon other masses. When the concept of the force of gravity and energy was discussed in Unit 5 of the Physics Classroom, it was mentioned that the force of gravity is an internal or conservative force. When gravity does work upon an object to move it from a high location to a lower location, the object's total amount of mechanical energy is conserved. However, during the course of the falling motion, there was a loss of potential energy (and a gain of kinetic energy). When gravity does work upon an object to move it in the direction of the gravitational field, then the object loses potential energy. The potential energy originally stored within the object as a result of its vertical position is lost as the object moves under the influence of the gravitational field. On the other hand, energy would be required to move a massive object against its gravitational field. A stationary object would not naturally move against the field and gain potential energy. Energy in the form of work would have to be imparted to the object by an external force in order for it to gain this height and the corresponding potential energy.
If a charge moves in an electrical fielda)energy is lostb)energy is ga...
Charges can neither be created nor be destroyed.