$A$ planet is revolving around the sun in a circular orbit with a radius $r$. The time period is $T$. If the force between the planet and the star is proportional to $r^{-3/2}$,then the square of the time period is proportional to

  • A
    $r^{3/2}$
  • B
    $r^{2}$
  • C
    $r$
  • D
    $r^{5/2}$

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