The given diagram shows two semi-infinite lines of charge having equal (in magnitude) linear charge density but with opposite signs. The electric field at any point on the $x$-axis for $(x > 0)$ is along the unit vector:

  • A
    $\cos \theta \,\hat i + \sin \theta \,\hat j$
  • B
    $\hat i$
  • C
    $\hat j$
  • D
    $ - \sin \theta \,\hat i + \sin \theta \,\hat j$

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