A total charge $q$ is divided as $q_1$ and $q_2$ which are kept at two of the vertices of an equilateral triangle of side a. The magnitude of the electric field $E$ at the third vertex of the triangle is to be depicted schematically as a function of $x=q_1 / q$. Choose the correct figure.

  • [KVPY 2017]
  • A
    210727-a
  • B
    210727-b
  • C
    210727-c
  • D
    210727-d

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