Two point charges $+q$ and $-q$ are held fixed at $(-d, 0)$ and $(d, 0)$ respectively of an $x-y$ coordinate system. Then:

  • A
    the electric field $E$ at all points on the $x$-axis has the same direction
  • B
    work has to be done in bringing a test charge from $\infty$ to the origin
  • C
    electric field at all points on the $y$-axis is along the $x$-axis
  • D
    the dipole moment is $2qd$ along the $x$-axis

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