A point charge of $10\,\mu C$ is placed at the origin. At what location on the $X$-axis should a point charge of $40\,\mu\,C$ be placed so that the net electric field is zero at $x =2\,cm$ on the $X$-axis ?

  • [JEE MAIN 2023]
  • A

    $x =6\,cm$

  • B

    $x=4\,cm$

  • C

    $x =8\,cm$

  • D

    $x=-4\,cm$

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