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Two parallel infinite line charges with linear charge densities `+lambda C//m` and `-lambda C//m` are placed at a distance of `2R` in free space. What is the electric field mid-way between the two line charges?

A

zero

B

`(2 lambda)/(pi epsi_(0)R)`

C

`(lambda)/(pi epsi_(0)R)`

D

`(1)/(2 pi epsi_(0)R)`

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