Charges $3Q$,$q$,and $Q$ are placed along the $x$-axis at positions $x=0$,$x=l/3$,and $x=l$ respectively. When the net force on charge $Q$ is zero,the value of $q$ is:

  • A
    $Q/3$
  • B
    $-Q/3$
  • C
    $4Q/3$
  • D
    $-4Q/3$

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