Suppose the gravitational force varies inversely as the $n^{th}$ power of the distance. Then,the time period of a planet in circular orbit of radius $R$ around the sun will be proportional to

  • A
    $R^n$
  • B
    $R^{(n+1)/2}$
  • C
    $R^{(n-1)/2}$
  • D
    $R^{-n}$

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