The figure shows arrangements of two fixed electric charges. In each arrangement

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The figure shows arrangements of two fixed electric charges. In each arrangement, a numbered point is indicated. All of the charges are of the same size, but they can be positive or negative. The distances between adjacent items, either between two charges or between a a charge and a numbered point, are all the same. The arrangements do not communicate with each other. Rank the magnitude of the electric field at the numbered point.

A. |E1| = |E5| > |E2| = |E3| > |E4|

B. |E1| = |E2| = |E3| > |E4| = |E5|  

C. |E2| = |E3| = |E5| > |E1| = |E4|

D. |E4| = |E5| > |E1| = |E2| = |E3|

E. |E2| = |E3| > |E1| = |E5| > |E4|

Explanation / Answer

Configurations 1 and 5 representing the same situation and 2 and 3 are representing the same situation . Hecne the fields at 1 and 5 are equal and the fields at 2 and 3 are equal. Hence the possible option is (A) . |E1| = |E5| > |E2| = |E3| > |E4| is correct..

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