Two Charges of the Same Magnitude and Sign Are Placed

question 30

Multiple Choice

Two charges of the same magnitude and sign are placed a certain distance apart.There is only one point in space near them where the electric field is zero.Which,if any,of the following statements about that point is true?

• A)It cannot be on the line joining the charges.
• B)It must be on the line joining the charges and between the charges.
• C)It must be on the line joining the charges but not between the charges.
• D)Its position depends on the size of the charges.
• E)None of these is correct.

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