Two point charges $Q$ and $-3Q$ are placed at some distance apart. If the electric field at the location of $Q$ is $E$ then at the locality of $ - 3Q$, it is

  • A

    $ - E$

  • B

    $E/3$

  • C

    $ - 3E$

  • D

    $ - E/3$

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