Physics Electrostatics Potential & Capacitance Electric Field and Potential,Defference,Energy and Dipole MCQ (Single Correct)

When a negative charge is taken at a height from earth's surface, then its potential energy

A
Decreases
B
Increases
C
Remains unchanged
D
Will become infinity

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The correct answer is:
B

It is assumed that charge on earth is hence by taking away a negative charge from the earth, potential energy will increase.

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