A given charge situated at a distance $r$ from an electric dipole on it axis experiences a force $F$. If the distance of the charge from the dipole is doubled, the force acting on the charge will be

  • A

    $4F$

  • B

    $F/2$

  • C

    $F/4$

  • D

    $F/8$

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