The charge $q$ is fired towards another charged particle $Q$ which is fixed, with a speed $v$. It approaches $Q$ upto a closest distance $r$ and then returns. If $q$ were given a speed $2 v$, the closest distance of approach would be

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  • A

    $r$

  • B

    $2 r$

  • C

    $\frac{r}{2}$

  • D

    $\frac{r}{4}$

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