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Point charges `+4q, -q` and `+4q` are kept on the x-axis at points `x=0,x=a` and `x=2a` respectively, then

A

only `-q` is in stable equilibrium

B

None of the charge is in equilibrium

C

all the charges are in unstable equilibrium

D

all the charges are in stable equilibrium

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