A Positive Charge Is Fixed at the Origin

question 50

Multiple Choice

A positive charge is fixed at the origin. A negative charge is moved along the x-axis from x = 50 cm to x = 10 cm. The potential energy of the negative charge

• A) does not change.
• B) decreases.
• C) increases.

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