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A charge q is placed at the centre of the line joining two equal charges Q. If the system of the three charges is in equilibrium, then what will be the value of q?

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Suppose the three charges be placed as shown in the figure.
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As, the net force on q is zero , so it is already in equilibrium . For equilibrium of other two charges , the net force on each charge must be zero,
Total force on charge at B is
` (1)/(4piin_0) . (Qq)/(x^(2)) + (1)/(4piin_0) . (Q .Q)/((2x)^(2)) =0`
or ` " " (1)/(4piin_0) = (1)/(4 piin_0) . (Q^(2))/(4x^(2)) rArr q= - (Q)/(4)`
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