Two equal positive point charges are fixed at a distance apart

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Problem

Two equal positive point charges are fixed at a distance dd apart. A small positive test charge is placed exactly at the midpoint of the line joining them. Identify the nature of equilibrium (stable, unstable or neutral) of the test charge at this point and give a brief reason.

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