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Two point charges Q and -Q/4 are separated by a distance x.

A

Potential is zero at a point on the axis which is x/3 on the right side of the charge - Q/4

B

Potential is zero at a point on the axis which is x/5 on the left side of the charge -Q/4

C

electric field is zero at a point on the axis which is at a distance x on the right side of the charge - Q/4

D

there exist two points on the axis where electric field is zero

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