Three particles, each having a charge of $10\,\mu C$ are placed at the corners of an equilateral triangle of side $10\,cm$. The electrostatic potential energy of the system is.....$J$ (Given $\frac{1}{{4\pi {\varepsilon _0}}} = 9 \times {10^9}\,N - {m^2}/{C^2}$)

  • A

    $0$

  • B

    Infinite

  • C

    $27$

  • D

    $100$

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