$A$ particle moves in a circular orbit under the action of a central attractive force inversely proportional to the distance $r$. The speed of the particle is

  • A
    Proportional to $r^2$
  • B
    Independent of $r$
  • C
    Proportional to $r$
  • D
    Proportional to $1/r$

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