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MHT CET 2023 Physics question

PhysicsElectrostatic Potential and CapacitanceMHT CET 2023

Two point charges 'q1' and 'q2' are separated by a distance 'd'. What is the increase in potential energy of the system when 'q2' is moved towards 'q1' by a distance 'x'?

Answer: (A)

Solution

Initial potential energy ; after moving towards by the separation is , so . Change . Only option (a) has this magnitude,

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