For the regular pentagon system shown in the figure,find the net electrostatic force on the charge $q_0$ placed at the center.

  • A
    $\frac{KQq_0}{x^2}$
  • B
    $\frac{2KQq_0}{x^2}$
  • C
    $\frac{KQq_0}{2x^2}$
  • D
    zero

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