The potential energy of a system of two point negative charges,each of magnitude $2 \, \mu C$,placed $1 \, m$ apart in air is:

  • A
    $3.6 \times 10^{-3} \, J$
  • B
    $3.6 \times 10^{-2} \, J$
  • C
    $36 \, J$
  • D
    $3.6 \, J$

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