$A$ charge $q$ is placed in the middle of a line joining two equal and like point charges $Q$. For what value of $q$ will the system be in equilibrium?

  • A
    $\frac{-Q}{4}$
  • B
    $\frac{Q}{4}$
  • C
    $\frac{-Q}{\sqrt{3}}$
  • D
    All

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