Two particles, each of charge 2.5 × 10^–19 C, are 4.8 × 10^–5 m apart. What is the change in potential energy if they are brought 2.4 × 10^–5 m closer together? (ke = 8.99 × 10^9 N·m2/C2)
a. 1.2E–23 J
b. 4.7E–24 J
c. 2.3E–16 J
d. 1.4E–15 J
e. 2.9E–20 J
a
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