Two Point Particles, with Charges of Q₁ and Q₂, Are

question 54

Multiple Choice

Two point particles, with charges of q₁ and q₂, are placed a distance r apart.The electric field is zero at a point P between the particles on the line segment connecting them.We conclude that:

• A)q₁ and q₂ must have the same magnitude and sign
• B)P must be midway between the particles
• C)q₁ and q₂ must have the same sign but may have different magnitudes
• D)q₁ and q₂ must have equal magnitudes and opposite signs
• E)q₁ and q₂ must have opposite signs and may have different magnitudes

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