Which of the following statements are true?

(A) The potential energy for a system of two negative point charges is negative
(B) Electrostatic force is a conservative force
(C) Negative potential energy between two charges implies that the force between them is repulsive
(D) Electrostatic potential energy is a scalar quantity

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(B) and (D) only

The correct answer is Option (1) → (B) and (D) only

(A) The potential energy for a system of two negative point charges is negative (False)
(B) Electrostatic force is a conservative force (True)
(C) Negative potential energy between two charges implies that the force between them is repulsive (False)
(D) Electrostatic potential energy is a scalar quantity (True)