Two parallel infinite line charges with linear charge densities $+\lambda\; \mathrm{C} / \mathrm{m}$ and $-\lambda\; \mathrm{C} / \mathrm{m}$ are placed at a distance of $2 \mathrm{R}$ in free space. What is the electric field mid-way between the two line charges?

  • [NEET 2019]
  • A

    $0\;N/C$

  • B

    $\frac{2 \lambda}{\pi \epsilon_{0} \mathrm{R}} \mathrm{N} / \mathrm{C}$

  • C

    $\frac{\lambda}{\pi \mathrm{e}_{0} \mathrm{R}} \mathrm{N} / \mathrm{C}$

  • D

    $\frac{\lambda}{2 \pi \epsilon_{0} R} \mathrm{N} / \mathrm{C}$

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