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Infinite charges of magnitude `q` each are lying at `x= 1,2,4,8….meter` on `X`-axis. The value of intensity of electric field at point `x=0` due to these charges will be

A

`12 xx10^9 q N//C`

B

Zero

C

`6xx10^9 qN//C`

D

`4xx10^9 qN//C`

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The correct Answer is:
A
`E=Kq[(1)/((1)^2)+(1)/((2)^2)+(1)/((4)^2)+(1)/((8)^2)+......]`

a = 1, r = 1/ 4
`S_n = a/(1-r)=(1/(1-1//4))=4/3`
`E =9 xx10^9 xx4/3 q=12 xx10^9 qN//C`
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