Two point charges $+8q$ and $ - 2q$ are located at $x = 0$ and $x = L$ respectively. The location of a point on the $x$-axis at which the net electric field due to these two point charges is zero is

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  • A

    $8 L$

  • B

    $4 L$

  • C

    $2 L$

  • D

    $\frac{L}{4}$

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