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In bringing an electron towards another electron, the electrostatic potential energy of the system:

Correct answer: A. Increases

  • A. Increases
  • B. Remains the same
  • C. Decreases
  • D. Becomes zero

Explanation

Since two electrons have like (negative) charges, they repel each other. To bring them closer, work must be done against this repulsive force. This work is stored as an increase in the electrostatic potential energy of the system.

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