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Four similar point charges q are located at the vertices of a tetrahedron with an edge a. the energy of the interaction of charges is:

A

`(6q^(2))/( 4 pi epsi_(0) a)`

B

`( 4 q^(2))/( 4 pi epsi_(0) a)`

C

`(3q^(2))/(4 pi epsi_(0)a)`

D

`(q^(2))/(4 pi epsi_(0)a)`

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The correct Answer is:
A
`U=6 times 1/(4 pi e_0) q^2/a`
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