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In Millike's oil drop experiment an oil drop carrying a charge `Q` is held stationary by a potential difference `2400 V` between the plates. To keep a drop of half the radius stationary the potential difference had to be made `600 V`. What is the charge on the second drop ?

A

`(Q)/(4)`

B

`(Q)/(2)`

C

`Q`

D

`(3Q)/(2)`

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