Three charges $Q,( + q)$ and $( + q)$ are placed at the vertices of an equilateral triangle of side l as shown in the figure. If the net electrostatic energy of the system is zero, then $Q$ is equal to

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  • A

    $\left( { - \frac{q}{2}} \right)$

  • B

    $( - q)$

  • C

    $( + q)$

  • D

    Zero

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