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Three charges 2 `mu`C , -4 `mu`C and 8 `mu`C are places at the three vertices of an equilateral triangle of side 10 cm. The potential at the centre of triangle is

A

`14xx10^4` J/C

B

`9xx10^4` J/C

C

`54xx10^4` J/C

D

`54sqrt3 xx10^4` J/C

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