Three charges $Q, (+q)$ and $(+q)$ are placed at the vertices of an equilateral triangle of side $l$ as shown in the figure. If the net electrostatic potential energy of the system is zero,then $Q$ is equal to

  • A
    $(-q/2)$
  • B
    $(-q)$
  • C
    $(+q)$
  • D
    Zero

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