What is the total electrical potential energy

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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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