If the electric field at a distance $x$ on the axis of an electric dipole is equal to the electric field at a distance $y$ on its equatorial line,what is the ratio $x : y$?

  • A
    $1 : 1$
  • B
    $1 : \sqrt{2}$
  • C
    $1 : 2$
  • D
    $\sqrt[3]{2} : 1$

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