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Two identical point charges are kept at a distance d. A third point charge is placed on the perpendicular bisector of the two charges at a distance x. Show that the third charge will experience maximum force when `x=(d)/(2sqrt2)`.

A

`d/sqrt2`

B

`d/2`

C

`d/(2sqrt2)`

D

`d/4`

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