The work done required to assemble the four charges at the corners of a square of side $a$, as shown in the figure, is:

  • A
    $\frac{1}{4\pi \varepsilon_0} \frac{q^2}{a}$
  • B
    $\frac{-2.6}{4\pi \varepsilon_0} \frac{q^2}{a}$
  • C
    $+\frac{2.6}{4\pi \varepsilon_0} \frac{q^2}{a}$
  • D
    none of these

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