Two identical spheres have charges $+q$ and $-q$ and are placed at a certain distance. The force between them is $F$. If a third identical sphere with charge $+q$ is placed exactly between the two spheres, what is the magnitude and direction of the force experienced by it?

  • A
    Zero, no direction
  • B
    $8F$, towards the $+q$ charge
  • C
    $8F$, towards the $-q$ charge
  • D
    $4F$, towards the $+q$ charge

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