JEE MainPhysicsElectrostaticsMCQ+4 / −1
Two point charges q1 and q2( 25 C) are placed on the x-axis at x = 1 m and x = 4 m respectively. The electric field (in V/m) at a point y = 3 m on y-axis is, [take = 9 109 Nm2C 2]
- A
- B
- C
- D
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Correct answer: A
- Given data
- Charge
- Charge
- Position of
- Position of
- Field point
- Coulomb constant:
We need the net electric field at .
- Electric field due to
Vector from to :
Magnitude:
Electric field due to a point charge:
Substitute values:
Since
So,
Hence,
- Electric field due to
Vector from to :
Magnitude:
Now,
Substitute:
Since ,
Thus,
- Net electric field
- Compare with options
The obtained field is
This matches Option A.
- Comparison with stored correct answer
Stored correct answer: A
Our derived answer: A
So, the stored answer is correct.
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