Two identical metallic spheres $A$ and $B$ when placed at certain distance in air repel each other with a force of $F$. Another identical uncharged sphere $C$ is first placed in contact with $A$ and then in contact with $B$ and finally placed at midpoint between spheres $A$ and $B$. The force experienced by sphere $C$ will be.

  • [JEE MAIN 2022]
  • A

    $3\,F / 2$

  • B

    $3\,F / 4$

  • C

    $F$

  • D

    $2\,F$

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