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Three point charges q, q and -2q are located at (0, -a, a), (0, a, a) and (0, 0, -a), respectively. The net dipole moment of this charge distribution is

A. 4qa$${\bf{\hat k}}$$

B. 2qa$${\bf{\hat k}}$$

C. -4qa$${\bf{\hat i}}$$

D. -2qa$${\bf{\hat j}}$$

Answer: Option A


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