The figure shows a nonconducting ring which has positive and negative charge non-uniformly distributed on it such that the total charge is zero. Which of the following statements is true?

  • A
    The potential at all the points on the axis will be zero.
  • B
    The electric field at all the points on the axis will be zero.
  • C
    The direction of electric field at all points on the axis will be along the axis.
  • D
    If the ring is placed inside a uniform external electric field then net torque and force acting on the ring would be zero.

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