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Question: Two point charges of \(20\mu C\) and \(80\mu C\) are \(10cm\) apart. Where will the electric field s...

Two point charges of 20μC20\mu C and 80μC80\mu C are 10cm10cm apart. Where will the electric field strength be zero on the line joining the charges from 20μC20\mu C charge

A

0.1m0.1m

B

0.04m0.04m

C

0.033m0.033m

D

0.33m0.33m

Answer

0.033m0.033m

Explanation

Solution

Let neutral point be obtained at a distance x from 20 μC charge. Hence at neutral point

20(x)2=80(10x)2\frac{20}{(x)^{2}} = \frac{80}{(10 - x)^{2}}x=+0.033mx = + 0.033m