A small iron ball is placed in between two magnets as shown in the given figure. The ball is at the same distance from each magnet. The ball will _______________.

start vibrating

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move toward left

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move toward right

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remain stationary

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Solution

The correct option is D
remain stationary

A small iron ball is placed in between two magnets as shown in the given figure. The ball is at the same distance from each magnet. The ball will remain stationary.

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