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Two identical point charges of magnitude –q are fi xed as shown in the figure below. A third charge +q is placed midway between the two charges at the point P. Suppose this charge +q 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 and A_2`

B

`B_1 and B_2`

C

both directions

D

No stable

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