Two protons are bought close to each other. What will be the effect on the potential energy of the system and why?
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Potential energy will increase. This is because in bringing two protons closer, work has to be done agains the force of repulsion. This is stored up in the form of potential energy. However, the potential energy will decrease when a proton and an electron are brought nearer.
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