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A moving electron approaches another electron. What would be the change in the potential energy of this system ?

A

will remain constant

B

will decrease

C

will increase

D

may increase or decrease

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The correct Answer is:
B
`U = (K(q_1)(-q_2))/(r)`
`rdarr implies U darr`
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