Two point charges of $5 \ \mu C$ and $10 \ \mu C$ are separated by a distance of $1 \ m$. The work done to bring them to a distance of $0.5 \ m$ is:

  • A
    $9 \times 10^4 \ J$
  • B
    $18 \times 10^4 \ J$
  • C
    $45 \times 10^{-2} \ J$
  • D
    $9 \times 10^{-1} \ J$

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