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Two point charges `(+Q)` and `(-2Q)` are fixed on the X-axis at positions `a` and `2a` from origin respectively. At what positions on the axis, the resultant electric field is zero

A

only `x = sqrt2 a`

B

only `x = - sqrt2a`

C

Both `x = +- sqrt2a`

D

only `x = (3a)/(2)`

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