Two charges $ + 4e$ and $ + e$ are at a distance $x$ apart. At what distance, a charge $q$ must 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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