Two positive point charges and are fixed apart on a straight line

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Problem

Two positive point charges

+8\,\mu\text{C}

and

+2\,\mu\text{C}

are fixed

30\,\text{cm}

apart on a straight line. At what distance from the

+8\,\mu\text{C}

should a point be located (along the line joining the charges) so that the net electric field at that point is zero? (a)

20\,\text{cm}

on the side of the

+2\,\mu\text{C}

away from the

+8\,\mu\text{C}

(b)

20\,\text{cm}

toward the

+2\,\mu\text{C}

(c)

24\,\text{cm}

toward the

+2\,\mu\text{C}

(d) No such point exists