Charge Q? and Q? are at point A and B of a right angle triangle OAB (see figure). The resultant electric field at point O is perpendicular to the hypotenuse, then Q?/Q? is proportional to:
Charge Q? and Q? are at point A and B of a right angle triangle OAB (see figure). The resultant electric field at point O is perpendicular to the hypotenuse, then Q?/Q? is proportional to:
Option 1 -
x₂²/x₁²
Option 2 -
x₁²/x₂²
Option 3 -
x₁/x₂
Option 4 -
x₂/x₁
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1 Answer
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Correct Option - 3
Detailed Solution:Net field along AB at O must be zero.
E? cosα = E? sinα
(kQ? /x? ²) (x? /AB) = (kQ? /x? ²) (x? /AB)
Q? /Q? = x? ³/x? ³
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