JEE Main 2020 — Electrostatics Question with Solution
From: JEE Main 2020 (Online) 8th January Morning Slot
Question
Three charged particle A, B and C with charges
–4q, 2q and –2q are present on the
circumference of a circle of radius d. the charged
particles A, C and centre O of the circle formed
an equilateral triangle as shown in figure. Electric
field at O along x-direction is :
This question includes a diagram. The text above accompanies the figure.
Choose an option
Show full solutionCorrect option: C
Correct answer
C
Step-by-step explanation
Resultant electric field
Enet = 2 2Ecos 30o
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