Two equal point charges are fixed at $x = - a$ and $x = + a$ on the $x-$axis. Another point charge $Q$ is placed at the origin. The Change in the electrical potential energy of $Q$, when it is displaced by a small distance $x$ along the $x$-axis, is approximately proportional to
  • A$x$
  • B${x^2}$
  • C${x^3}$
  • D$1/x$
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