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Published on: August 13, 2026
A point charge 
is placed at origin. Another point charge 
is placed at 
. Charge of proton is 
. The proton is placed on 
axis so that the electrostatic force on the proton is zero. In this situation, the position of the proton from the origin is___ 
.
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
24
(24) 
and 
Electric field at point A will be zero.
Position of proton from origin will be 
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