A particle of mass $m$ and charge $q$ is placed at rest in a uniform electric field $E$ and then released. The kinetic energy attained by the particle after moving a distance $y$ is

  • [AIPMT 1998]
  • A

    $qE{y^2}$

  • B

    $q{E^2}y$

  • C

    $qEy$

  • D

    ${q^2}Ey$

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