Two positive point charges of $12\,\mu C$ and $8\,\mu C$ are $10\,cm$ apart. The work done in bringing them $4\, cm$ closer is

  • A

    $5.8\, J$

  • B

    $5.8 \,eV$

  • C

    $13 \,J$

  • D

    $13 \,eV$

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