Question

A free unit positive charge is kept at a distance $r$ along the equatorial line from two equal like charges $+Q_1$ and $+Q_2$. The unit positive charge

• A. does not experience any force
• B. moves vertically upwards along equatorial line
• C. moves downwards along equatorial line
• D. moves towards $Q_1$ in a straight line.

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

moves vertically upwards along equatorial line

Answer 2

The charge will have resultant pull upwards along equatorial line