Two equal charges of magnitude $Q$ each are placed at a distance $d$ apart. Their electrostatic energy is $E$. $A$ third charge $-Q / 2$ is brought midway between these two charges. The electrostatic energy of the system is now

  • A
    $-2 E$
  • B
    $-E$
  • C
    $0$
  • D
    $E$

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