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Two charges are located on the line shown in the figure below, in which the charge at point I is +3q and the charge at point III is +2q. Point II is halfway between points I and III.

Other than at infinity, the electric field strength is zero at a point on the line in which of the following ranges?

(A) To the left of I 

(B) Between I and II 

(C) Between II and III 

(D) To the right of III

(E) None; the field is zero only at infinity.

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The correct option is: (C) Between II and III 

Explanation: 

Where E is zero must be closer to the smaller charge to make up for the weaker field. The vectors point in opposite directions when between the two like charges. These two criteria eliminate 4 of the choices.

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