Question
Question: A proton has a positive charge. If two protons are brought near to one another, the potential energy...
A proton has a positive charge. If two protons are brought near to one another, the potential energy of the system will
A
Increase
B
Decrease
C
Remain the same
D
Equal to the kinetic energy
Answer
Increase
Explanation
Solution
As the force is repulsive in nature between two protons. Therefore potential energy of the system increases.