Two point charges

PHYSICS · Subjective · CBSE · Physics · Electrostatic Potential and Capacitance · Electrostatic Potential and Capacitance

Problem

Two point charges,

+2.0\,\mu\text{C}

and

-2.0\,\mu\text{C}

, are held

0.40\,\text{m}

apart in vacuum. Identify the sign (positive, negative, or zero) of the electric potential energy of this two-charge system.