Question

As the charges in the diagram are brought together, which statement best describes the potential energy? And why?

The potential energy increases because the charges have a greater
repulsion.
The potential energy decreases because the charges have a greater
repulsion.
The potential energy increases because the charges have a greater
attraction.
The potential energy decreases because the charges have a greater
attraction.

Answer 1

A.The potential energy increases because the charges have a greater repulsion.

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