A point charge $q$ is placed in a cavity in a metal block. If a charge $Q$ is brought outside the metal, then the electric force experienced by $q$ is

  • A

    proportional to $Q$

  • B

    proportional to $(Q-q)$

  • C

    zero

  • D

    cannot be determined

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