Physics
Grade-9
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Question

A charge is placed at a point. As the distance of observation from the charge increases, the potential energy across the charge

  1. Remain constant
  2. Increases
  3. Decreases
  4. Cannot be determined

hintHint:

U=Kq1q2/r (where K= 1/4πε, q= charges, r= distance between the two charges)

The correct answer is: Decreases


    • Potential energy is inversely proportional to the distance between the two charges.
    • Therefore, as the distance increases, the potential energy decreases.
    • So, the correct option is c.

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