Three charges $q$,$Q$,and $4q$ are placed in a straight line of length $l$ at points distant $0$,$\frac{l}{2}$,and $l$ respectively from one end. In order to make the net force on $q$ zero,the charge $Q$ must be equal to

  • A
    $-q$
  • B
    $-2q$
  • C
    $\frac{-q}{2}$
  • D
    $q$

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