The U(r) plot shows the electric potential energy of two unknown charged particles X and Y. Which of the following correctly describes the charges X and Y?  A. X and Y are both positive  B. X and Y are both negative  C. X and Y has opposite charges

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The U(r) plot shows the electric potential energy of two unknown charged particles X and Y. Which of the following correctly describes the charges X and Y? 
A. X and Y are both positive 
B. X and Y are both negative 
C. X and Y has opposite charges

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•U <0
As r→0, U→→∞.
• As r→∞, U →0.
Transcribed Image Text:U •U <0 As r→0, U→→∞. • As r→∞, U →0.
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