Two Positive Point Charges Are Separated by a Distance R

question 34

Multiple Choice

Two positive point charges are separated by a distance R. If the distance between the charges is reduced to R/2, what happens to the total electric potential energy of the system?

• A)The total electric potential energy is doubled.
• B)The total electric potential energy remains the same.
• C)The total electric potential energy increases by a factor of 4.
• D)The total electric potential energy is reduced to one-half of its original value.
• E)The total electric potential energy is reduced to one-fourth of its original value.

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