Electrostatics Question 391

Question: Point charges $ +4q,-q $ and $ +4q $ are kept on the $ x- $ axis at points $ x=0,x=a $ and $ x=2a $ respectively, then [CBSE PMT 1992]

Options:

A) Only $ q $ is in stable equilibrium

B) None of the charges are in equilibrium

C) All the charges are in unstable equilibrium

D) All the charges are in unstable equilibrium

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

Force on each charge is zero. But if any of the charge is displaced, the net force begins to act on all of them.



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