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Question
If an electron is brought towards another electron, the electric potential energy of the system ______.
Options
decreases
increases
Becomes zero
Remains same
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Solution
If an electron is brought towards another electron, the electric potential energy of the system increases.
Explanation:
When an electron is brought closer to another electron, the system's electric potential energy increases because both electrons have negative charges and repel each other. Work must be done to overcome this repulsion, which increases the potential energy of the system.
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