Two equal point charges are fixed at $x = - a$ and $x = + a$ on the $x-$axis. Another point charge $Q$ is placed at the origin. The Change in the electrical potential energy of $Q$, when it is displaced by a small distance $x$ along the $x$-axis, is approximately proportional to

  • [IIT 2002]
  • A

    $x$

  • B

    ${x^2}$

  • C

    ${x^3}$

  • D

    $1/x$

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