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A clock face has negative charges –q, -2q, -3q,.., -12q fixed at the position of the corresponding numerals on the dial. The clock hands do not disturb the net field due to point charges. At what time does the hour hand point in the same direction as electric field at the center of the dial. 

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Direction of electric field at center is 

⇒ θ = 15° 

The hour hand should be midway of between 9 and 10 

∴ = Time 9 : 30 

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