Question

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 +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?

Options

• A₁ and A₂

• B₁ and B₂

• both directions

• No stable

Answer 1

B₁ and B₂