Two particles ${A}$ and ${B}$ having charges $20\, \mu {C}$ and $-5\, \mu {C}$ 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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  • [JEE MAIN 2021]
  • A

    At $5\, {cm}$ from $20\, \mu {C}$ on the left side of system

  • B

    At $5\, {cm}$ from $-5 \,\mu {C}$ on the right side

  • C

    At $1.25 \,{cm}$ from $-5\, \mu {C}$ between two charges

  • D

    At midpoint between two charges

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