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PhysicsElectrostaticsElectric Field & ForceEasy2 minPYQ_2023
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A point chargeq1=4q0is placed at origin. Another point chargeq2=-q0is placed atx=12 cm. Charge of proton isq0. The proton is placed onx-axis so that the electrostatic force on the proton in zero. In this situation, the position of the proton from the origin is ______cm.

Question diagram: A point charge q 1 = 4 q 0 is placed at origin. Another poin
Answer:
24.00
Solution:

Let at point P net electric field is zero.

As direction of electric field due to both charges at point P is opposite, equating magnitude we get

14πε04q0x2=14πε0q0x-1222x-12=xx=24 cm

Distance of proton from origin =24 cm.

Stream:JEESubject:PhysicsTopic:ElectrostaticsSubtopic:Electric Field & Force
2mℹ️ Source: PYQ_2023

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