$A$ certain charge $Q$ is divided into two parts $q$ and $(Q-q)$. How should the charges $Q$ and $q$ be divided so that $q$ and $(Q-q)$ placed at a certain distance apart experience maximum electrostatic repulsion?

  • A
    $Q = 2q$
  • B
    $Q = 3q$
  • C
    $Q = 4q$
  • D
    $Q = q/2$

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