Two particles of charges $4 \text{ nC}$ and $Q$ are kept in air with a separation of $10 \text{ cm}$ between them. If the electrostatic potential energy of the system is $1.8 \mu \text{ J}$, then $Q$ is: (in $\text{ nC}$)

  • A
    $12$
  • B
    $9$
  • C
    $5$
  • D
    $7$

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