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MHT CET · Physics · Electrostatics

Two point charges +8 q and -2 q are located at \(\mathrm{X}=0\) (origin) and \(\mathrm{X}=\mathrm{L}\) respectively. The net electric field due to these two charges is zero at point P on X -axis. The location of point P from the origin is

  1. A \(\frac{\mathrm{L}}{4}\)
  2. B 2 L
  3. C 4 L
  4. D 8 L
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Correct Answer

(B) 2 L

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Detailed explanation

\(\begin{array}{ll}
& \frac{1}{4 \pi \varepsilon_0} \frac{8 q}{(L+d)^2}-\frac{1}{4 \pi \varepsilon_0} \frac{2 q}{d^2}=0 \\
& (L+d)^2=4 d^2 \\
\therefore \quad & L=d
\end{array}\)
Hence, the distance from the origin is 2 L .