$A$ positively charged thin metal ring of radius $R$ is fixed in the $xy$-plane with its centre at the origin $O$. $A$ 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:

  • A
    Periodic for all values of $z_0$ satisfying $0 < z_0 < \infty$.
  • B
    Simple harmonic for all values of $z_0$ satisfying $0 < z_0 < R$.
  • C
    Approximately simple harmonic provided $z_0 \ll R$.
  • D
    Both $(a)$ and $(c)$.

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