The charges $+q$,$+q$,and $Q$ are placed at the vertices of an equilateral triangle of side $a$. If the net electrostatic potential energy of the system is zero,then $Q$ is equal to:

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

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