The force on a charge situated on the axis of a dipole is $F$. If the charge is shifted to double the distance,the new force will be

  • A
    $4F$
  • B
    $\frac{F}{2}$
  • C
    $\frac{F}{4}$
  • D
    $\frac{F}{8}$

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