Find the value of $q$ so that the net electrostatic force on the $10 \mu C$ charge placed at a vertex of the square is zero. The charges are arranged as shown in the figure.

  • A
    $-5 \sqrt{2} \mu C$
  • B
    $-5 \mu C$
  • C
    $-\frac{5}{\sqrt{2}} \mu C$
  • D
    $5 \mu C$

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