Stable or unstable equilibrium in the plane

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Four equal positive point charges, each of charge 6.8 C , are at the corners of a square of side 9.2 cm. What charge should be placed at the center of the square so that all charges are at equilibrium? Is this a stable or unstable equilibrium in the plane?

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