A ring of radius $4a$ is rigidly fixed in vertical position on a table. A small disc of mass $m$ and radius $a$ is released as shown in the fig. When the disc rolls down, without slipping, to the lowest point of the ring, then its speed will be

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  • A

    $\sqrt {ga}$

  • B

    $\sqrt {2ga}$

  • C

    $\sqrt {3ga}$

  • D

    $\sqrt {4ga}$

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