Identify the $WRONG$ statement

  • A

    The electrical potential energy of a system of two protons shall increase if the separation between the two is decreased.

  • B

    The electrical potential energy of a proton electron system will increase if the separation between the two is decreased

  • C

    The electrical potential energy of a proton electron system will increase if the separation between the two is increased

  • D

    The electrical potential energy of system of two electrons shall increase if the separation between the two is decreased

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