A particle originally at rest at the highest point of $a$ smooth vertical circle is slightly displaced. It will leave the circle at $a$ vertical distance $h$ below the highest point, such that

  • A

    $h = R$

  • B

    $h = R/3$

  • C

    $h = R/2$

  • D

    $h = 2R$

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