Which one of the following pairs of fixed point charges

PHYSICS · Single correct · AP · Physics 2: Algebra-based · Electric Force Field and Potential · Electric Force Field and Potential

Problem

Which one of the following pairs of fixed point charges, kept a finite distance apart in vacuum, will have no point (except at infinity) on the straight line joining them where the net electric field is zero? (a) +3q and −12q+3q \text{ and } -12q (b) +7q and +1q+7q \text{ and } +1q (c) +5q and −5q+5q \text{ and } -5q (d) −4q and −1q-4q \text{ and } -1q

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