When the separation between two charges is increased

PHYSICS · Single correct · A Level · Physics · Fields and their consequences · Fields and their consequences

Problem

When the separation between two charges is increased, the electric potential energy of the charges (a) increases (b) decreases (c) remains the same (d) may increase or decrease.

Related theory

Electrostatic Potential Energy
Electric Potential
Potential energy of a system of charges
Electrostatic Potential and Capacitance

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