Two identical conducting spheres $\mathrm{P}$ and $\mathrm{S}$ with charge $Q$ on each, repel each other with a force $16 \mathrm{~N}$. A third identical uncharged conducting sphere $\mathrm{R}$ is successively brought in contact with the two spheres. The new force of repulsion between $\mathrm{P}$ and $\mathrm{S}$ is :

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  • A

    $4 \mathrm{~N}$

  • B

    $6 \mathrm{~N}$

  • C

    $1 \mathrm{~N}$

  • D

     $12 \mathrm{~N}$

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