Two point charges +q and q are placed at a distance d apart…

Given: Two charges +q and q

Distance between them = d

We need the electric field at the midpoint

Step 1: Direction of electric field

Electric field due to +q goes away from +q

Electric field due to q goes towards q

Step 2: At the midpoint

The midpoint is exactly between +q and q.

Field due to +q points away from +q, i.e., towards the midpoint

Field due to q points towards q, which is also same direction

So, both electric fields are in the SAME direction

Step 3: Resultant field

Since both fields are in the same direction, they add up

So, the net electric field is: Directed from +q to q

Final Answer:

Electric field is directe

d from +q to q

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