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What happens to the energy when a positive charge moves near a negative charge?
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The potential energy in the system made up by the two charges will decrease. Of course, this energy doesn't just disappear, it has to go somewhere. For example, useful work may be done, or the energy may be dissipated as heat, sound, electromagnetic waves, etc.
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