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 charges are in equilibrium
  • C
    All the charges are in unstable equilibrium
  • D
    All the charges are in stable equilibrium

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