In a region, electric field varies as $E = 2x^2 -4$ where $x$ is the distance in metre from origin along $x-$ axis. A positive charge of $1\,\mu C$ is released with minimum velocity from infinity for crossing the origin, then

  • A

    The kinetic energy at the origin may be zero

  • B

    The kinetic energy at the origin must be zero

  • C

    The kinetic energy at $x = \sqrt 2\,m$ must be zero

  • D

    The kinetic energy at $x = \sqrt 2\,m$ may be zero

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