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Two equal negative charges – q are fixed at points (0,-a) and (0,a) on the y-axis. A positive charge Q is released from rest at the point (2a, 0) on the x-axis. The charge Q will (A) Execute simple harmonic motion about the origin (B) Move to the origin and remain at rest (C) Move to infinity (D) Execute oscillatory but not simple harmonic motion

The correct answer is (D) Execute oscillatory but not simple harmonic motion Motion is simple harmonic only if the charge Q is released from... View Article