Why is the electric potential energy of two similar charges positive at all times?

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asked Sep 19, 2023 12.8k views

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Deepak Oberoi · Answer 1 · 2023-09-26T09:36:59+0000

Let me show you with the formula

U=(q1*q2)*k/r

if both charges are similar it means both are positive or negative, if you multiply them you would get positive energy

+*+=+

-*-=+