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A sphere of radius R contains a total charge +Q which is uniformly distributed throughout its volume. At a distance 2R from the centre of sphere, a particle having charge +q is fixed. P is a point on surface of sphere and lying on line joining the centre of sphere and point charge. For what value of q will the electric field at P be zero.

(A) Q / 2

(B) Q

(C) 5 / 7 Q

(D) 2Q

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Correct option: (B) Q

Explanation:

The electric field at P shall be zero if q = Q.

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