Three point charges $q, q$ and $-2q$ are placed at the corners of an equilateral triangle of side $L$. Calculate the work done by an external force in moving all the charges far apart without acceleration.

  • A
    $\frac{1}{4 \pi \varepsilon_0} \frac{3q^2}{L}$
  • B
    $-\frac{1}{4 \pi \varepsilon_0} \frac{3q^2}{L}$
  • C
    $\frac{1}{4 \pi \varepsilon_0} \frac{5q^2}{L}$
  • D
    $-\frac{1}{4 \pi \varepsilon_0} \frac{5q^2}{L}$

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