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A moving positive charge approaches a negative charge. What will happen to the potential energy of the system?

A

will remain constant

B

will decrease

C

will increase

D

may increase or decrease

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The correct Answer is:
A, C, D
`U =(K(q_(1))(-q_(2)))/(r)`
`r uarr implies Udarr`
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