When an electron enters an electric field with a velocity in the direction of the electric field lines,then.......

  • A
    The path of the electron will be circular.
  • B
    The path of the electron will be parabolic.
  • C
    The velocity of the electron will decrease.
  • D
    The velocity of the electron will increase.

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