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COMEDK · Physics · 17. Electrostatics

Two point charges \(Q_{1}=2 \mu \mathrm{C}\) and \(Q_{2}=1 \mu \mathrm{C}\) are placed as shown. The coordinates of the point \(P\) are \((2 \mathrm{~cm}, 1 \mathrm{~cm})\). The electric intensity vector at \(P\) subtends an angle \(\theta\) with the positive \(X\)-axis. The value of \(\theta\) is given by


  1. A \(\tan \theta=1\)
  2. B \(\tan \theta=2\)
  3. C \(\tan \theta=3\)
  4. D \(\tan \theta=4\)
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(B) \(\tan \theta=2\)

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Given, \(Q_{1}=2 \mu \mathrm{C}=2 \times 10^{-6} \mathrm{C}\) \[ Q_{2}=1 \mu \mathrm{C}=1 \times 10^{-6} \mathrm{C} \] The electric field intensity at a point \(P\) due to a point charge is given by…