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A given charge is situated at a certain distance from an electric dipole in the end-on position experiences a force `F` If the distance of the charge is doubled, the force acting on the charge will be

A

2F

B

`(F )/(2)`

C

`(F)/(4)`

D

`(F )/(8)`

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