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Two particles A and B having equal charges are placed at distance d apart. A third charged particle placed on the perpendicular bisector at a distance x will experience the maximum Coulomb’s force when :

A

`x = d//sqrt2`

B

`x = d//2`

C

`x = d/(2sqrt2)`

D

`x=d//3sqrt2`

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