A charge of $10\, e.s.u.$ is placed at a distance of $2\, cm$ from a charge of $40\, e.s.u.$ and $4\, cm$ from another charge of $20\, e.s.u.$ The potential energy of the charge $10\, e.s.u.$ is (in $ergs$)

  • A

    $87.5$

  • B

    $112.5$

  • C

    $150$

  • D

    $250$

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