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Two fixed point charges `+16 mu C and -9 mu C` are placed 8 cm apart in air. Where should a third point charge be placed so that, the third charge is in equilibrium

A

0.24 m from the charge `+16 mu C` and within the system of charges

B

0.24 m from the charge `+16 mu C` and outside the system along the straight line joining the two charges

C

0.24 m from the charge `-9 mu C` and within the system of charges

D

0.24 m from the charge `-9 mu C` and outside the system along the straightline joining the two charges.

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