Three charges $4q, Q$ and $q$ are in a straight line along the $x$-axis at the positions $x=0 \ m$,$x=\frac{1}{2} \ m$,and $x=1 \ m$ respectively. The resultant force on $q$ will be zero if $Q$ is equal to:

  • A
    $-q$
  • B
    $-2q$
  • C
    $-\frac{q}{2}$
  • D
    $4q$

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