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Two positive point charges of 10 μC and 12 μC are placed 10 cm apart in air. The work done to bring them 6 cm closer is

  1. A 8.1 J
  2. B 3.2 J
  3. C 9 J
  4. D 13.5 J
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(A) 8.1 J

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Work done = Increase in potential energy =Kq1q21r2-1r1 =9×109×10×10-6×12×10-616-110×102 =7.2 J Hence, the correct option is 8.1 J.
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