$A$ given charge situated at a distance $r$ from an electric dipole on its axis experiences a force $F$. If the distance of the charge from the dipole is doubled,the force acting on the charge will be

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

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