Two point charges of +10 \mu c and -10 \mu c are placed at a distance \mathbf{4 0} \mathbf{c m} in air. Potential energy of the system will be (a) 2.25 \mathrm{~J} (b) 2.35 \mathrm{~J} (c) -2.25 \mathrm{~J} (d) -2.35 \mathrm{~J}
Two point charges of +10 \mu c and -10 \mu c are placed at a distance \mathbf{4 0} \mathbf{c m} in air. Potential energy of the system will be (a) 2.25 \mathrm{~J} (b) 2.35 \mathrm{~J} (c) -2.25 \mathrm{~J} (d) -2.35 \mathrm{~J}

Answer: Option (c) -2.25 \mathrm{~J}