Two charges, each equal to $q$, are kept at $x = -a$ and $x = a$ on the $x-$axis. A particle of mass $m$ and charge $q_0=\frac{q}{2}$ is placed at the origin. If charge $q_0$ is given a small displacement $(y < < a)$ along the $y-$axis, the net force acting on the particle is proportional to

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  • A

    $y$

  • B

    $-y$

  • C

    $\frac{1}{y}$

  • D

    $-$$\;\frac{1}{y}$

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