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Two point charge `q_(1) = 10 xx 10^(-8)C` and `q_(2) = -2 xx 10^(-8)C` are separated by a distance of 6 cm in air.
(ii) The electrostatic potential energy of the system is

A

`15 xx 10^(-3) J`

B

`24 xx 10^(-4) J`

C

`18 xx 10^(-3) J`

D

`-18 xx 10^(-4) J`

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