Give the stability position of a bar magnet for $\theta = 0^{\circ}$ and $\theta = 180^{\circ}$.

  • A
    Stable equilibrium at $\theta = 0^{\circ}$,Unstable equilibrium at $\theta = 180^{\circ}$
  • B
    Unstable equilibrium at $\theta = 0^{\circ}$,Stable equilibrium at $\theta = 180^{\circ}$
  • C
    Stable equilibrium at both positions
  • D
    Unstable equilibrium at both positions

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