A point chargr $Q$ is fixed A small charge $q$ and mass $m$ is given a velocity $v_0$ from infinity & perpendicular distance $r_0$ as shown. If distance of closest approach is $r_0/2$. The value of $q$ is [Given $mv_0^2 = \frac{{{Q^2}}}{{4\pi { \in _0}\,{r_0}}}$]

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  • A

    $q =  - \frac{Q}{4}$

  • B

    $q =  - \frac{Q}{2}$

  • C

    $q =  - \frac{3Q}{4}$

  • D

    $q = - Q$

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