If the distance between two negative point charges is increased by a factor of three,the resultant potential energy is what factor times the initial potential energy?
A)3
B)9
C)1/3
D)1/9

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The potential energy between two point charges is inversely proportional to the distance between them. If the distance is increased by a factor of three, the potential energy becomes 1/3 of the initial value.

If the Distance Between Two Negative Point Charges Is Increased