Two point charges of magnitudes $-8 \mu C$ and $+32 \mu C$ are separated by a distance of $15 \ cm$ in air. The position of the point from the $-8 \mu C$ charge at which the resultant electric field becomes zero is (in $cm$):

  • A
    $15$
  • B
    $30$
  • C
    $7.5$
  • D
    $5$

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