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A ring of radius R carries a charge +Q, which is uniformally distributed on the surface of the ring. The electrostatic force acting on a charge `+q` situated at the centre of ring is zero.

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True-Electrostatic force due to different elements of charged ring on the central charge act in diffeent directions and net force on the central charge is zero.
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