Is it possible to have a zero electric field value between a negative and positive charge along the line joining the two charges?   Yes, if the two charges are equal in magnitude.   Yes, regardless of the magnitude of the two charges.   No, a zero electric field cannot exist between the two charges.   cannot be determined without knowing the separation between the two charges

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Is it possible to have a zero electric field value between a negative and positive charge along the line joining the two charges?

 
  1. Yes, if the two charges are equal in magnitude.

     
  2. Yes, regardless of the magnitude of the two charges.

     
  3. No, a zero electric field cannot exist between the two charges.

     
  4. cannot be determined without knowing the separation between the two charges

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