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a proton and an electron, initially separated by a distance r, and brought closer together. how...

a proton and an electron, initially separated by a distance r, and brought closer together. how does the potential energy of the system of charges change?
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Potential energy=K(q1q2)/r

The product of q1 and q2 is negative.

So on bringing closer Potential energy decreases.

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