Two charges $+4e$ and $+e$ are at a distance $x$ apart. At what distance must a charge $q$ be placed from charge $+e$ so that it is in equilibrium?

  • A
    $x/2$
  • B
    $2x/3$
  • C
    $x/3$
  • D
    $x/6$

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