Two point charges $+8 q$ and $-2 q$ are located at $x=0$ and $x=L$ respectively. The location of a point on the $x$-axis from the origin,at which the net electric field due to these two point charges is zero is

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

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