Two small spheres,each carrying a charge of $+q$,are connected by an insulating string of length $2a$. What is the tension in the string?

  • A
    $\frac{q^2}{4\pi \varepsilon_0 a^2}$
  • B
    $\frac{q^2}{8\pi \varepsilon_0 a^2}$
  • C
    $\frac{q^2}{16\pi \varepsilon_0 a^2}$
  • D
    $\frac{q^2}{32\pi \varepsilon_0 a^2}$

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