Two point charges $q_1 = 4 \times 10^{-8} \ C$ and $q_2 = -6 \times 10^{-8} \ C$ are placed at points $A$ and $B$ respectively,which are $50 \ cm$ apart. At what distance from point $A$ on the line $AB$ is the electric potential zero (in $cm$)?

  • A
    $40$
  • B
    $20$
  • C
    $10$
  • D
    $30$

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