Ah, the mysterious electric field! Let me shed some humorous light on this. Now, we have a proton lurking between 4 and 5, eagerly trying to attract stuff, and an electron up to its funny business between 6 and 7, trying to repel everything. So, where can we find a moment of peace, or at least a field of zero electric humor?
Well, let's consider the forces at play here. The proton wants to pull things towards it (positive charge), while the electron wants to push them away (negative charge). And since opposites attract and likes repel, we can think of the electric field as a kind of "battlefield" between these two.
In this particular scenario, aha! We found the electric field is zero at point 5, right between the proton and electron. It's like a cease-fire zone, where the two charges balance each other out and take a well-deserved break from their electric bickering. So, grab a chair and enjoy the neutrality!
But wait, there might be a twist! If there are more charges popping up elsewhere on the number line, the electric field might change again. So, keep an eye out for any surprise guests crashing the party and upsetting the peace.
Remember, my friend, when it comes to electric fields, always expect a shocking twist and a humorous turn! Happy neutral hunting!