If the Distance Between Two Negative Point Charges Is Increased

question 78

Multiple Choice

If the distance between two negative point charges is increased by a factor of three,the resultant potential energy is what factor times the initial potential energy?

• A)3
• B)9
• C)1/3
• D)1/9

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