$A$ charge $Q$ is placed at each of the opposite corners of a square. $A$ charge $q$ is placed at each of the other two corners. If the net electrical force on $Q$ is zero,then $\frac{Q}{q} = $ . . . . . .

  • A
    $-2 \sqrt{2}$
  • B
    $-1$
  • C
    $1$
  • D
    $-\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}$

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List-$I$ List-$II$
$P$. $E$ is independent of $d$ $1$. $A$ point charge $Q$ at the origin
$Q$. $E \propto \frac{1}{d}$ $2$. $A$ small dipole with point charges $Q$ at $(0, 0, l)$ and $-Q$ at $(0, 0, -l)$. Take $2l \ll d$.
$R$. $E \propto \frac{1}{d^2}$ $3$. An infinite line charge coincident with the $x$-axis,with uniform linear charge density $\lambda$
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$A$. Electrostatic field lines form closed loops.
$B$. The electric field lines point radially outward when charge is greater than zero.
$C$. The Gauss-Law is valid only for inverse-square force.
$D$. The work done in moving a charged particle in a static electric field around a closed path is zero.
$E$. The motion of a particle under Coulomb's force must take place in a plane.
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Statement-$I$: $A$ point charge is brought into an electric field. The value of the electric field at a point near the charge may increase if the charge is positive.
Statement-$II$: An electric dipole is placed in a non-uniform electric field. The net electric force on the dipole will not be zero.
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