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A charge q is placed at the centre of the line joining two equal charges Q. The system of the three charges will be in equilibrium if q is equal to:

A

`- (Q)/(2)`

B

`- (Q)/(4)`

C

`+ (Q)/(4)`

D

`+ (Q)/(2)`

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