Point charges $+8q$ and $-2q$ are placed at $x = 0$ and $x = L$ respectively. At which point on the $X$-axis will the resultant electric field intensity be zero?

  • A
    $4L$
  • B
    $8L$
  • C
    $L/4$
  • D
    $2L$

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