Question

*If an electron is brought toward another electron, the electrostatic potential energy of the system:*

1️⃣ becomes zero
2️⃣ increases
3️⃣ remains the same
4️⃣ decreases​

Answer 1

Explanation:

when an electron is brought near another electron, the work has to be done against the repulsive force since like charges repel each other. This work done is stored in the form of electrostatic potential energy and hence the electric potential energy of the system increases. Hope it helps!

Answer 2

2.increases is the correct option

Reason:

If two charges are of the same sign, they repel each other. Thus if two electrons are brought closer, some work is done against the force of repulsion. Therefore the electric potential energy of the system increases.