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Physics Electrostatics Potential & Capacitance Electric Force MCQ (Single Correct)

Diagram shows two charges placed at 'a' separation. A positive charge q is to be placed in such a way that net force acting on Q and – 4Q be zero then-

A
q must be placed between Q and –4Q
B
q must be placed to the left of +Q
C
q must be placed to the right of –4Q
D
It is possible for any position of q

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The correct answer is:
C

F is the force between Q and –4Q. If q is placed right of –4Q then it can apply force opposite of F on both the charges.

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