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Two negative charges each of 1 unit and a positive charge q are placed on a straight line. Where should the charge q be placed and what should be its value for equilibrium of the charges? Is this equilibrium stable, unstable or neutral ?

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at the middle of the given charges; 0.25 units; unstable
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