Two identical charges $Q$ are separated by a distance $r$. $A$ third charge $q$ is placed at the midpoint of the line joining the two charges such that all three charges are in equilibrium. In this state,$q = $ . . . . . . .

  • A
    $ - \frac{Q}{2} $
  • B
    $ - \frac{Q}{4} $
  • C
    $ + \frac{Q}{4} $
  • D
    $ + \frac{Q}{2} $

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