$A$ metallic ring is uniformly charged as shown in the figure. $AC$ and $BD$ are two mutually perpendicular diameters. The magnitude of the electric field at $O$ due to arc $AB$ is $E$. What would be the magnitude of the electric field at $O$ due to arc $ABC$?

  • A
    $2 E$
  • B
    $\sqrt{2} E$
  • C
    $E / 2$
  • D
    Zero

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