Two point charges $+8q$ and $-2q$ are placed at $x = 0$ and $x = L$ respectively. The net electric field due to these two point charges will be zero at a point on the $x$-axis at:

  • A
    $2L$
  • B
    $L/4$
  • C
    $8L$
  • D
    $4L$

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