Answer: d/3.
- A d/4
- B d/3
- C 2d/3
- D 3d/4
Correct answer: B. d/3
Explanation: For zero field, q/x<sup>2</sup> = 4q/(d-x)<sup>2</sup>. Thus d-x = 2x, giving x = d/3.
Field lines always point from positive to negative charge, are denser where the field is stronger, and never cross; an isolated positive charge has lines radiating symmetrically outward, while a dipole's lines curve from the positive to the negative charge.
Concept context
Coulomb's law, electric field, potential, capacitors, Gauss's law.