JEE Main Physics question

Statement 1: If two protons are brought near one another, the potential energy of the system will increase. Statement 2: The charge on the proton is +1.6 × 10⁻¹⁹ C.

(A)Assertion is True, Reason is True; Reason is correct explanation for Assertion
(B)Assertion is True, Reason is True; Reason is not correct explanation for AssertionCorrect
(C)Assertion is True, Reason is False
(D)Assertion is False, Reason is True

Answer: (B)

Solution

Both statements are factually true: bringing like charges closer requires work against their mutual repulsion, increasing the system's electrostatic PE, and the proton's charge is indeed

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