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A small uncharged metallic sphere is positioned exactly at a point midway between two equal and opposite point charges. If the sphere is slightly displaced towards the positive charge and released then

A

it will oscillate about its original position

B

it will move further towards the positive charge

C

its potential energy will decrease and kinetic energy will increase

D

the total energy remains constant but is non-zero

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B, C, D
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