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Two positive charges q and 4q are separated by a distance d. The point between them where the net electric field is zero is at a distance from q equal to:

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: Single Charge vs Electric Dipole+isolated +charge: lines radiate outward, all directions+dipole: lines curve from + to − (denser between them)

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.

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