Two point charges $+8 q$ and $-2 q$ are located at $X=0$ (origin) and $X=L$ respectively. The net electric field due to these two charges is zero at point $P$ on the $X$-axis. The location of point $P$ from the origin is:

  • A
    $L/4$
  • B
    $2 L$
  • C
    $4 L$
  • D
    $8 L$

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