$A$ charge $Q$ is placed at the midpoint of the line joining two identical point charges $q$. For what value of $q$ will the system be in equilibrium?

  • A
    $-Q/3$
  • B
    $-Q/4$
  • C
    $Q/2$
  • D
    $-Q/2$

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