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Two identical point charges'of magnitude -q are fixed as shown in the figure below. A third charge `+q` is placed midway between the two charges at the point P. Suppose this charge is displaced a small distance from the point P in the directions indicated by the arrows, in which direction(s) will +q be stable with respect to the displacement?

A

`A_(1)andA_(2)`

B

`A_(1)andA_(2)`

C

both directions

D

No stable

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B
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