A positively charged thin metal ring of radius $R$ is fixed in the $xy - $ plane with its centre at the $O$. A negatively charged particle $P$ is released from rest at the point $(0,\,0,\,{z_0})$, where ${z_0} > 0$. Then the motion of $P$ is

  • [IIT 1998]
  • A

    Periodic for all values of ${z_0}$ satisfying $0 < {z_0} < \infty $

  • B

    Simple harmonic for all values of satisfying $0 < {z_0} < R$

  • C

    Approximately simple harmonic provided ${z_0} < < R$

  • D

    Both $(a)$ and $(c)$

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