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What is the relationship between electric potential energy, charge, and electric potential?.
- A.Electric potential energy is equal to charge multiplied by electric potential.
- B.Electric potential energy is equal to electric potential divided by charge.
- C.Electric potential energy is equal to charge divided by electric potential.
- D.Electric potential energy is equal to charge plus electric potential.
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- Electric potential energy is equal to charge multiplied by electric potential.
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This statement correctly describes the relationship defined by the formula U = Q × V, where U is electric potential energy, Q is charge, and V is electric potential.
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