Electrostatics Question 449
Question: Two point charges and are at 16 cm away from each other. Where should another charge q be placed between them so that the system remains in equilibrium [MP PET 2002]
Options:
A) 24 cm from
B) 12 cm from
C) 24 cm from
D) 12 cm from
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Answer:
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
Suppose q is placed at a distance x from +9e, then for equilibrium net force on it must be zero i.e.