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Two particles A and B having charges 20 μC and –5 μC respectively are held fixed with a separation of 5 cm. At what position a third charged particle should be placed so that it does not experience a net electric force?

(1) At 5 cm from 20 μC on the left side of system

(2) At 5 cm from – 5 μC on the right side

(3) At 1.25 cm from – 5 μC between two charges

(4) At midpoint between two charges

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Correct answer is 2.

Null point is possible only right side of –5µC

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