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Assertion : Five charges `+q` each are placed at five vertices of a regular pentagon. A sixth xharge `-Q` is placed at the centre of pentagon. Then, net electrostatic force on `-Q` is zero.
Reason : Net electrostatic potential at the centre is zero.

A

If both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.

B

If both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not correct explanation of Assertion.

C

If Assertion is true but Reason is false.

D

If Assertion is false but Reason is true.

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