Three identical charges are placed at the three corners of an equilateral triangle as shown in the figure. Which of the following statements is true for the electric field $E$ and electric potential $V$ at the center $O$?

  • A
    $V = 0, E = 0$
  • B
    $V = 0, E \neq 0$
  • C
    $E = 0, V \neq 0$
  • D
    $V \neq 0, E \neq 0$

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