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Published on: August 23, 2026
Two equal positive point charges are separated by a distance 
. The distance of a point from the centre of the line joining two charges on the equatorial line (perpendicular bisector) at which force experienced by a test charge 
becomes maximum is 
. The value of 
is___
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
2
(2)
Electric field at point "P" due to any one change 
Net electric field at point "P" will be
Electric force 
For 
By solving, we get 
the value of 
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