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CUET · PHYSICS · PYQ PAPER 2025

Which of the following statements are true?
(A) The potential energy for a system of two negative point charges is negative
(B) Electrostatic force is a conservative force
(C) Negative potential energy between two charges implies that the force between them is repulsive
(D) Electrostatic potential energy is a scalar quantity
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  1. A (B) and (D) only
  2. B (A), (B) and (D) only
  3. C (B), (C) and (D) only
  4. D (A) and (D) only
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Correct Answer

(A) (B) and (D) only

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Statement (A): \( U = \frac{k q_1 q_2}{r} \). For two negative charges, \( q_1 q_2 > 0 \), so \( U > 0 \). False. Statement (B): Electrostatic force is a conservative force. True. Statement (C): Negative potential energy implies attractive force, not repulsive. False. Statement…