The corners A, B, C and D of a square are occupied by charges q,−q, 2Q and Q, respectively. The side of square is 2b. The field at the midpoint of side CD is zero. What is the value of q/Q?
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a
55/2
b
22/5
c
2/5
d
5/2
answer is A.
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Detailed Solution
Since the field at midpoint of CD is zero. Hence, EB cosθ+ED+EA cosθ−EC=0(q4πε0(5 b)2+q4πε0(5 b)2)cosθ+Q4πε0b2=2Q4πε0b2On solving, we get2q5cosθ=Q or 2q5(b5 b)=Qor 2q55=Q or qQ=552