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Potential Energy of a System of Multiple Point Charges

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

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Increases

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Decreases

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C

Remains unchanged

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D

May increase or decrease

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Solution

The correct option is D May increase or decrease
It depends on the nature of the charges also. If charges are alike, then moving them away will cause potential energy to decrease whereas if the charges are opposite then moving them away will increase the potential energy. So, the potential energy can increase or decrease.

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