A uniformly charged rod of length $4\,m$ and linear charge density $\lambda  = 30\,\mu C/m$ is placed as shown in figure. Calculate the $x-$ component of electric field at point $P$.

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  • A

    $36\times10^5\, N/C$

  • B

    $9\times10^5\, N/C$

  • C

    $1.8\times10^3\, N/C$

  • D

    $27\times10^5\, N/C$

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