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Two point charges of different magnitudes and of opposite signs are separated by some distance. There can be.

A

only on the point in space where net electric field intensity is zero.

B

only two points in space where net electric potential is zero

C

infinite number of points in space where net electric field intensity is `0`

D

infinite number of points in space where net electric potential is zero.

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The correct Answer is:
a.,d.
`E` is a vector quantity , `V` is a scalar quantity.
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