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Two equal negative charges are fixed at the points [0,a] and [0,a] on y-axis . A positive charge Q is released from rest at the points [2a,0] on the x-axis. The charge Q will


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move to infinity
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Move to origin and rest there
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Undergo SHM about the origin
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Execute oscillatory periodic motion but not SHM
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Solution

The correct option is D Execute oscillatory periodic motion but not SHM

The net force is given as,
Fn=2Fcosθ
Fn=2×14πE×q×Qa2+x2×xa2+x2

Thus, the restoring force is not linear, So, the motion will not be simple harmonic motion but the motion will be oscillatory.

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