Which of the Curves in the Graph Represents the Electrostatic

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the curves in the graph represents the electrostatic potential energy of a small negative charge plotted as a function of its distance from another positive point charge located at the origin?

• A) 1
• B) 2
• C) 3
• D) 4
• E) 5

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