Two positive point charges of unequal magnitude are placed at a certain distance apart. $A$ small positive test charge $q$ is placed at the null point $N$. Then,

  • A
    The test charge is in unstable equilibrium.
  • B
    The test charge is in stable equilibrium.
  • C
    The test charge is in neutral equilibrium.
  • D
    The test charge is not in equilibrium.

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