Two point charges $Q$ each are placed at a distance $d$ apart. A third point charge $q$ is placed at a distance $x$ from mid-point on the perpendicular bisector. The value of $x$ at which charge $q$ will experience the maximum $Coulomb's force$ is ...............

  • [JEE MAIN 2022]
  • A

    $x=d$

  • B

    $x=\frac{d}{2}$

  • C

    $x=\frac{d}{\sqrt{2}}$

  • D

    $x=\frac{d}{2 \sqrt{2}}$

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