There are two charges → Q1 = +q and charge Q2 = +2q. From the initial point (Q), Q1 is at a distance of r and Q2 is at a distance 2r. Which charge (Q1 or Q2) will have higher electrostatic potential energy? a) Q1 b) Both will have the same energy c) Q2 d) The information given is not enough to determine

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There are two charges → Q1 = +q and charge Q2 = +2q. From the initial point (Q), Q1 is at a distance of r and Q2 is at a distance 2r. Which charge (Q1 or Q2) will have higher electrostatic potential energy?

a) Q1

b) Both will have the same energy

c) Q2

d) The information given is not enough to determine

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