Two unit negative charges are placed on a straight line. $A$ positive charge $q$ is placed exactly at the midpoint between these unit charges. If the system of these three charges is in equilibrium,the value of $q$ (in $C$) is

  • A
    $0.25$
  • B
    $0.75$
  • C
    $0.5$
  • D
    $1.0$

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