JEE Main 2021 — Electrostatics Question with Solution
From: JEE Main 2021 (Online) 31st August Morning Shift
Question
Two particles A and B having charges 20C and 5C respectively are held fixed with a separation of 5 cm. At what position a third charged particle should be placed so that it does not experience a net electric force?
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Correct answer
BAt 5 cm from 5 C on the right side
Step-by-step explanation
Null point is possible only right side of 5 C
x = 5 cm
Option (b) is correct.
x = 5 cm
Option (b) is correct.
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