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

  • A
    $1.3\ J$
  • B
    $13\ J$
  • C
    $5.8\ J$
  • D
    $5.8\ eV$

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