Two point charges $Q$ and $-Q/4$ are separated by a distance $x$. Then:

  • A
    Potential is zero at a point on the axis which is $x/3$ on the right side of the charge $-Q/4$.
  • B
    Potential is zero at a point on the axis which is $x/5$ on the left side of the charge $-Q/4$.
  • C
    Electric field is zero at a point on the axis which is at a distance $x$ on the right side of the charge $-Q/4$.
  • D
    All of the above.

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