What is the total electrical potential energy

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The total electrical potential energy of a system consisting of two protons separated by a distance of 2.5 x 10-15 m can be calculated using the formula for electrical potential energy, U = k * (q1 * q2) / r, where k is Coulomb's constant (8.99 x 109 N m2/C2), q1 and q2 are the charges of the protons (1.6 x 10-19 C), and r is the distance between them. The calculated potential energy is approximately 2.3 x 10-27 J. This calculation is essential for understanding interactions at the subatomic level.

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Suppose two protons are a small distance 2.5x10^-15m apart. What is the total electrical potential energy this system?
 
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This sounds too much as homework. Members should not reply unless you post some of the work you've done about it.
 
Nevermind. Sorry.
 
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