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Potential Energy of Two Point Charges

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When separation between two charges is increased, the electric potential energy

A

Increases

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Decreases

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C

Remains the same

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D

May increase or may decrease

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Solution

The correct option is D May increase or may decrease
This will depend upon the nature of charges considered.

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