Two equal $-ve$ charges $-q$ are fixed at the points $(0, a)$ and $(0, -a)$ on the $y-$ axis. A positive charge $Q$ is released from rest at the point $(2a, 0)$ on the $x-$ axis. The charge will

  • A

    Execute $SHM$ about the origin

  • B

    Move to the origin and remain at rest

  • C

    Move to infinity

  • D

    Execute oscillatory but not $SHM$

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