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Question

Initially, two positively charged particles are brought together, and then they are released. When the particles are released, repulsion between them leads them to migrate apart. Does the distance between the two particles affect the potential energy of the particles before their release?

Accepted Answer

Yes, because potential energy increases as the distance before the release of the particles decreases.

Answer

No, because potential energy is only affected by electrostatic repulsion

Answer

Yes, because potential energy increases as the distance before the release of the particles increases

Answer

None of the above

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Initially, two positively charged particles are brought together, and then they are released. When the particles are released, repulsion between them leads them to migrate apart. Does the distance between the two particles affect the potential energy of the particles before their release?