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Two point charges A and B of magnitude +8×10-6C and -8×10-6C respectively are placed at a distance d apart. The electric field at the middle point O between the charges is 6.4×104 N C-1. The distance 'd' between the point charges A and B is
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Options:
  • A 2 m
  • B 3 m
  • C 1 m
  • D 4 m
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 3 m

Direction of electric field at mid-point due to both charge will be in same direction, which is towards right.

Therefore, E at mid-point =kqd22+kqd22 

6.4×104=2×9×109×8×10-6d2×4

d=3 m

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