The potential at a point x (measured in 
) due to some charges situated on the X-axis is given by 
. The electric field E at 
is given by
A
and in the negative x-direction B
and in the positive x-direction C
and in the negative x-direction D
and in the positive x-direction
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
D
We have, 
Electric field at 
Direction of electric field E will be along positive x-direction.
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