Three charges $-q, Q$ and $-q$ are placed respectively at equal distances on a straight line. If the potential energy of the system of three charges is zero, then what is the ratio of $Q: q$ ?

  • A

    $1: 1$

  • B

    $1: 2$

  • C

    $1: 3$

  • D

    $1: 4$

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