Two point electric charges $+10^{-8} \text{ C}$ and $-10^{-8} \text{ C}$ are placed $0.1 \text{ m}$ apart. Find the magnitude of the total electric field at the centre of the line joining the two charges.

  • A
    $12.96 \times 10^4 \text{ NC}^{-1}$
  • B
    $3.6 \times 10^4 \text{ NC}^{-1}$
  • C
    zero
  • D
    $7.2 \times 10^4 \text{ NC}^{-1}$

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