Three point charges $+q$, $+2q$, and $+Q$ are placed at the three vertices of an equilateral triangle. If the potential energy of the system of three charges is zero, the value of $Q$ in terms of $q$ is

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

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