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A point charge is surrounded symmetrically by six identical charges at distance `r` as shown in the figure. How much work is done by the forces of electrostatic repulsion when the point charge `q` at the centre is removed at infinity ?

A

Zero

B

`(8q^(2))/(4 pi epsilon_(0)r ) `

C

`(8q)/(4 pi epsilon_(0)r )`

D

`(64 q^(2))/(4 pi epsilon_(0)r )`

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