In one or two sentences

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Problem

In one or two sentences, explain why bringing two like point charges closer together requires external work, whereas allowing them to move farther apart releases energy.

Related theory

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

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