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When a negative charge is taken at a height from earth's surface, then its potential energy

A

decreases

B

increases

C

remians unchanged

D

will become infinity

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B
It is assumed that charge on earth is `10^(6)C` hence by taking away a negative charge from the earth, potential energy will increase.
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