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When is the kinetic energy of an electron transformed into potential energy?(1 point)
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when it interacts with other electrons without changing its speed
when it interacts with other electrons without changing its speed
when it interacts with other electrons, decreasing its speed
when it interacts with other electrons, decreasing its speed
when it interacts with neutrons without changing its speed
when it interacts with neutrons without changing its speed
when it interacts with neutrons, increasing its speed
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when it interacts with other electrons, decreasing its speed
Explanation: if an electron slows while moving against the repulsive electric force of other electrons, its kinetic energy is converted into electrostatic potential energy. Interactions with neutrons (uncharged) do not produce electrostatic potential energy.
Explanation: if an electron slows while moving against the repulsive electric force of other electrons, its kinetic energy is converted into electrostatic potential energy. Interactions with neutrons (uncharged) do not produce electrostatic potential energy.
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