When $4 \ C$,$Q \ C$,and $1 \ C$ electrical charges are placed along a straight line of length $l$ at positions $0$,$\frac{l}{2}$,and $l$ respectively,what are the values of $Q$ such that the net force on the $4 \ C$ charge is zero,and separately,the net force on the $1 \ C$ charge is zero? (in coulomb)

  • A
    $-1, \frac{1}{4}$
  • B
    $\frac{-1}{2}, \frac{-1}{4}$
  • C
    $\frac{-1}{4}, -1$
  • D
    $\frac{-1}{4}, \frac{-1}{2}$

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