Two point charges $+8q$ and $-2q$ are located at $x = 0$ and $x = L$ respectively. The location of a point on the $x-$ axis at which net electric field due to these two point charges is zero, is

  • A

    $8\,L$

  • B

    $4\,L$

  • C

    $2\,L$

  • D

    $L/4$

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