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Two free point charges +q and +4q are placed a distance x apart. A third charge is so placed that all the three charges are in equilibrium. Then 

(A) unknown charge is -4q/9 

(B) unknown charge is -9q/4 

(C) It should be at (x/3) from smaller charge between them 

(D) It should be placed at (2x/3) from smaller charge between them.

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Correct option: (A, C)

Explanation:

For equilibrium of all the changes net force on each charge should be zero. 

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