For the given arrangement of charges, charges 1 and 2 are fixed. A third charge at mid of line joining charges 1 and 2 is kept. Net force on third charge is directed toward original position if it is displaced along
A
equatorial line
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B
axial line
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C
None of these
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D
Both a and b
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Solution
The correct option is A equatorial line When displaced along axial line:Here, F32>F31 ⇒→Fnet=→F32−→F31 (away from the original position)
When displaced along equatorial line:
Here, →Fnet=→F32+→F31 (toward the original position)