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Two point charges `q_(1)andq_(2)` are placed at a distance 'd' apart as shwon in the figure . The electric field intensity is zero at a point 'P' on the line joining them as shown . Write two conclusions that you can draw from this.

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(i) The two point charges `(q_(1)andq_(2))` should be of opposite nature.
(ii) Magnitude of charge `q_(1)` must be greater than that of charge `q_(2)`.
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