If the potential energy of an electron and a proton at a distance $r$ is given by the formula $U = - \left( \frac{ke^2}{3r^3} \right)$,then which law of force applies?

  • A
    $F = \frac{ke^2}{r^2}$
  • B
    $F = - \frac{3}{4} \frac{ke^2}{r^4}$
  • C
    $F = - \frac{ke^2}{r^4}$
  • D
    $F = \frac{ke^2}{r}$

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