Four charges,each of magnitude $+Q$,are placed at the corners of a square of side $a$. What is the net force on one of the charges?

  • A
    $\frac{3Q^2}{4\pi \varepsilon_0 a^2}$
  • B
    $\frac{4Q^2}{4\pi \varepsilon_0 a^2}$
  • C
    $\left( \frac{1 + 2\sqrt{2}}{2} \right) \frac{Q^2}{4\pi \varepsilon_0 a^2}$
  • D
    $\left( 2 + \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}} \right) \frac{Q^2}{4\pi \varepsilon_0 a^2}$

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