Two identical metal balls with charges + 2Q and – Q are separated by some distance, and exert a force F on each other. They are joined by a conducting wire, which is then removed. The force between them will now be_________?

Two identical metal balls with charges + 2Q and – Q are separated by some distance, and exert a force F on each other. They are joined by a conducting wire, which is then removed. The force between them will now be_________?A. F
B. F/2
C. F/4
D. F/8