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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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