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(i) Two infinitely long line charges each of linear charge density `lambda` are placed at an angle `theta` as shown in figure. Find out electric field intensity at a point P, which is at a distance x from point O along angle bisector of line charges.

(ii) Repeat the above question if the line charge densities are `lambda` and `-lambda`. as shown in figure.

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The correct Answer is:
(i) `(4Klambda)/x`; along OP.
(ii) `(4Klambda)/x"cot"theta/2`; Perpendicular to OP.
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