Two charges of equal magnitude q are placed in air at a distance 2a

Two charges of equal magnitude q are placed in air at a distance 2a apart and third charge -2q is placed at mid-point. The potential energy of the system is (where, ε₀=permitivity of free space)

Options

(a) (-q²/8πε₀a)
(b) (-3q²/8πε₀a)
(c) (-5q²/8πε₀a)
(d) (-7q²/8πε₀a)

Correct Answer:

(-7q²/8πε₀a)

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