Electrostatics Question 505
Question: Two point charges +8q and are located at and respectively. The location of a point on the x-axis at which the net electric field due to these two point charges is zero is [AIEEE 2005]
Options:
A) 8 L
B) 4 L
C) 2 L
D)
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
The net field will be zero at a point outside the charges and near the charge which is smaller in magnitude. Suppose E.F. is zero at P as shown. Hence at P;
therefore l = L. So distance of P from origin is L + L = 2L.