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A total charge of `20 muC` is divided into two parts and placed at some distance apart. If the charges experience maximum coulombian repulsion, the charge should be :

A

`5 muC, 15 muC`

B

`10 muC, 10 muC`

C

`12 muC, 8 muC`

D

`40/3 muC, 20/3 muC`

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