Two charges $Q$ are placed at opposite corners of a square. Two charges $q$ are placed at the other two corners. If the net electric force on $Q$ is zero,then $Q/q$ is equal to:

  • A
    $1$
  • B
    $-\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}$
  • C
    $-2\sqrt{2}$
  • D
    $-1$

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