Electric Field of Point-Charges: The figure shows two unequal charges, +q and -Q. Charge -Q has greater magnitude than charge +q. Point X is midway between the charges. In what section of the line will there be a point where the resultant electric field is zero?

A. VW
B. WX
C. XY
D. YZ


Answer: A

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