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Engineering Entrance Exams

If two electrons are forced to come closer to each to each other, then the potential energy A. becomes zero B. increases C. decreases D. becomes infinite

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Vikas TU

6 Years ago
Note that if q is negative, its sigh should be used in the equation! Therefore, a system consisting of a negative and a positive point-like charge has a negative potential energy. A negative potential energy means that work must be done against the electric field in moving the charges apart!