Four electric charges $2 \mu C, Q, 4 \mu C$ and $12 \mu C$ are placed on the $x$-axis at distances $x=0, 1 \ cm, 2 \ cm$ and $4 \ cm$ respectively. If the net force acting on the charge at the origin is zero,then $Q=$ (in $\mu C$)

  • A
    $-3.5$
  • B
    $-1.75$
  • C
    $-2.75$
  • D
    $-5.5$

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