Fundamentals of Physics Extended (10th Edition)

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Chapter 24 - Electric Potential - Problems - Page 713: 42b

Answer

Potential increases decreases.

Work Step by Step

As $U=K\frac{q_1q_2}{r}$ From above equation, it is clear that Potential energy and separation $r$ are inversely proportional, so if the separation increases, then the potential increases decreases.
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