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Three metallic plates out of which the middle is given charge Q as shown in the figure. The outer plates can be earthed with the help of switches `S_1 and S_2` . The area of each plates is the same. Answer the following question based on the given passage.

The charge that will flow to the earth when only switch `S_1` is connected to the earth is

A

`-(Q//2)`

B

`(Q//2)`

C

`Q`

D

`-Q`

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C

Field inside the conductor is zero. Charge distribution is shown in fig.
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