An electric line of force in the $xy$ plane is given by equation ${x^2} + {y^2} = 1$. A particle with unit positive charge, initially at rest at the point $x = 1,\;y = 0$ in the $xy$ plane

  • [IIT 1988]
  • A

    Not move at all

  • B

    Will move along straight line

  • C

    Will move along the circular line of force

  • D

    Information is insufficient to draw any conclusion

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