$A$ planet of mass $m$ is moving around a star of mass $M$ and radius $R$ in a circular orbit of radius $r$. The star abruptly shrinks to half its radius without any loss of mass. What change will be there in the orbit of the planet?

  • A
    The planet will escape from the star
  • B
    The radius of the orbit will increase
  • C
    The radius of the orbit will decrease
  • D
    The radius of the orbit will not change

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