Infinite charges of magnitude $q$ each are placed at $x = 1, 2, 4, 8, ...$ meters on the $X$-axis. The value of the intensity of the electric field at the point $x = 0$ due to these charges will be:

  • A
    $12 \times 10^9 q \, N/C$
  • B
    Zero
  • C
    $6 \times 10^9 q \, N/C$
  • D
    $4 \times 10^9 q \, N/C$

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