$A$ body moves in a circular orbit of radius $R$ under the action of a central force. The potential due to the central force is given by $V(r) = kr$ ($k$ is a positive constant). The period of revolution of the body is proportional to:

  • A
    $R^{1/2}$
  • B
    $R^{-1/2}$
  • C
    $R^{-3/2}$
  • D
    $R^{-5/2}$

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