What is the potential energy of two equal positive point charges of $1\,\mu C$ each,held $1\, m$ apart in air?

  • A
    $9 \times 10^{-3}\,J$
  • B
    $9 \times 10^{-3}\,eV$
  • C
    $2\,eV/m$
  • D
    Zero

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