Q. When a negative charge is taken at a height from earth’s surface, then its potential energy
A) Decrease
B) Increases
C) Remains unchanged
D) Will become infinity
Explanation
(b) It is assumed that charge on earth is $10^{6}C$ hence by taking away a negative charge from the earth, potential energy will increase
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