A given charge is situated at a certain distance from an electric dipole in the end-on position experiences a force $F$. If the distance of the charge is doubled, the force acting on the charge will be

  • A

    $2F$

  • B

    $F / 2$

  • C

    $F / 4$

  • D

    $F / 8$

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