Force of attraction between two point charges $Q$ and $-Q$ separated by $d\,$ metre is ${F_e}$. When these charges are placed on two identical spheres of radius $R = 0.3\,d$ whose centres are $d\,$ metre apart, the force of attraction between them is

  • [AIIMS 1995]
  • A

    Greater than ${F_e}$

  • B

    Equal to ${F_e}$

  • C

    Less than ${F_e}$

  • D

    None of these

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