Point charges $ + 4q,\, - q$ and $ + 4q$ are kept on the $x - $axis at points $x = 0,\,x = a$ and $x = 2a$ respectively, then

  • [AIPMT 1988]
  • 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 stable equilibrium

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