Question

Can a particle move in a direction of increasing electric potential yet have its electric potential energy decrease?

Answer 1

Answer:

yes it's possible,

Explanation:

when a negative charge move towards the positive charge .it is moving in the direction of increasing potential

Answer 2

Answer:

Yes , it is possible.

Explanation:

When a negative charge moves towards a negative charge , it is moving in the direction of increasing electrical potential. In the whole process , its electrical potential energy decreases and its kinetic energy increases.

V = - Qq / R , when R decreases , the negative value of potential increases. That means potential energy decreases.