$A$ point charge $q$ is surrounded symmetrically by six identical charges each of magnitude $q$ at a distance $r$ as shown in the figure. How much work is done by the forces of electrostatic repulsion when the point charge $q$ at the centre is moved to infinity?

  • A
    zero
  • B
    $6q^2 / 4\pi\varepsilon_0 r$
  • C
    $q^2 / 4\pi\varepsilon_0 r$
  • D
    $12q^2 / 4\pi\varepsilon_0 r$

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