A negatively charged particle, q1, is brought near a stationary, negatively charged particle, q2. The charge, q1, is then allowed to move freely, while q2 remains stationary. Which of the following statements is true for the moving charge? A). ΔU > 0; ΔV> 0 B). ΔU < 0; ΔV< 0 C). ΔU > 0; ΔV< 0 D). ΔU < 0; ΔV> 0 E). ΔU = 0; ΔV< 0

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A negatively charged particle, q_1, is brought near a stationary, negatively charged particle, q_2. The charge, q₁, is then allowed to move freely, while q₂ remains stationary. Which of the following statements is true for the moving charge?

A). ΔU > 0; ΔV> 0

B). ΔU < 0; ΔV< 0

C). ΔU > 0; ΔV< 0

D). ΔU < 0; ΔV> 0

E). ΔU = 0; ΔV< 0

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