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Two point charges Q and -Q/4 are separated by a distance x. Then Question Image

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a

Potential is zero at a point on the line joining the charges at a distance which is x3on the right side of the charge  -Q4

b

There exist two points on the line joining the charges where electric field is zero

c

Electric field is zero at a point on the line joining the charges which is at a distance x on the right side of the charge  -Q4

d

Potential is zero at a point on the line joining the charges at a distance which is x5on the left side of the charge  -Q4

answer is A, B, C.

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At a point on the line joining the charges at a distance which is x3on the right side of the charge  -Q4:    V=KQ4x3+KQ4x3=3KQ4x3KQ4x=0

Option (A) is correct 

At a point on the line joining the charges at a distance which is x5on the left side of the charge  -Q4V=KQ4x5+KQ4x5=5KQ4x5KQ4x=0

Option (B) is correct 

At a point on the line joining the charges which is at a distance x on the right side of the charge  -Q4E=KQ2x2KQ4x2=0

Option (C) is correct

There is only one point along the line joining the charges where the electric field is zero. It is located at a distance x on the right side of the charge Q4
Option (D) is wrong

 

 

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