An infinite line of charge with uniform line charge density of $\lambda = 1 \ C \ m^{-1}$ is placed along the $y$-axis. $A$ point charge $q = 1 \ C$ is placed on the $x$-axis at a distance of $d = 3 \ m$ from the origin. At what distance $r$ from the origin on the $x$-axis,between the origin and the point charge,is the total electric field zero (in $m$)?

  • A
    $1$
  • B
    $2$
  • C
    $2.5$
  • D
    $1.75$

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