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In space two point charges are placed as shown in figure. The electric field line at point P may be in direction :

A

South

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Southwest

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C

Northeast

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D

West

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Solution

The correct option is D Northeast
Field lines for $- q$ is directed towards itself means far away from P and for $+ q$ is directed away from itself as shown in figure. So the resultant field will lie in north-east direction.
Ans:(C)

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