For the system shown in the figure,find $Q$ such that the resultant force on $q$ is zero.

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

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