Three point charges are placed at the corners of an equilateral triangle of side $L$ as shown in the figure.

  • A
    The potential at the centroid of the triangle is zero.
  • B
    The dipole moment of the system is $\sqrt{3} qL$.
  • C
    The dipole moment of the system is $\sqrt{2} qL$.
  • D
    $A$ and $B$ both.

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