A charge of $4\,\mu C$ is to be divided into two. The distance between the two divided charges is constant. The magnitude of the divided charges so that the force between them is maximum, will be.

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  • A

    $1\; \mu C$ and $3\; \mu C$

  • B

    $2\; \mu C$ and $2\; \mu C$

  • C

    $0$ and $4\; \mu C$

  • D

    $1.5\; \mu C$ and $2.5\; \mu C$

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