Two particles A and B (B is right of A) having charges 8×10−6 C and −2×10−6 C, respectively, are held fixed with separation of 20 cm. Where should a third charged particle be placed so that it does not experience a net electric force?
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a
5 cm right of B
b
5 cm left of A
c
20 cm left of A
d
20 cm right of B
answer is D.
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Let the third charge Q be placed at a distance x to the right of B. ThenkQ×8×10−6(20+x)2=kQ(2×106)x2or x = 20 cm
Two particles A and B (B is right of A) having charges 8×10−6 C and −2×10−6 C, respectively, are held fixed with separation of 20 cm. Where should a third charged particle be placed so that it does not experience a net electric force?