A positive ion is released from rest at a location where the electric potential is…

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Problem

A positive ion is released from rest at a location where the electric potential is higher than at a nearby point. Describe how its kinetic energy and speed change as it moves toward the lower-potential region, and explain the reason for this behavior in terms of energy conservation.

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