$A$ body slides down a frictionless track which ends in a circular loop of diameter $D$. The minimum height $h$ of the body in terms of $D$ so that it may just complete the loop is:

  • A
    $h = \frac{5D}{2}$
  • B
    $h = \frac{5D}{4}$
  • C
    $h = \frac{3D}{4}$
  • D
    $h = \frac{D}{4}$

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