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A charge `q` is placed at the centre of the line joining two equal charges `Q`. The system of the three charges will be in equilibrium if `q` is equal to

A

`-(Q)/(2)`

B

`+(Q)/(2)`

C

`-(Q)/(4)`

D

`+(Q)/(4)`

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