Statement 1: If two protons are brought near one another, the potential energy of the system increases.Statement 2: The charge of a proton is -1.6×10-19C

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Only statement 1 is correct

Only statement 2 is correct

Both statements are correct

Both statements are wrong

answer is A.

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Detailed Solution

Work has to be done against the electrostatic repulsion between protons. This work done is stored as potential energy in the system.

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