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Statement I : A system of three positive...

Statement I : A system of three positive charges, each having a charge q and placed at equal distance from each other along a straight line cannot be in equilibrium.
Statement II : The charge in the middle experiences zero net force, but the force acting on the charges at the extreme ends is not zero.

A

Statement I is true, statement II is true, statement II is a correct explanation for statement I.

B

Statement I is true, statement II is true, statement II is not a correct explanation for statement I.

C

Statement I is true, statement II is false

D

Statement I is false, statement II is true

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