Three point charges $+Q$,$+2Q$,and $q$ are placed at the vertices of an equilateral triangle. The value of charge $q$ in terms of $Q$,so that the electrical potential energy of the system is zero,is given by:

  • A
    $q = -\frac{2}{3} Q$
  • B
    $q = -\frac{3}{2} Q$
  • C
    $q = -\frac{1}{3} Q$
  • D
    $q = -\frac{2}{5} Q$

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