Two planets,$A$ and $B$,orbit around a star such that the time period of $A$ is $8$ times the time period of $B$. The ratio of the orbital velocities of planets $A$ and $B$ is:

  • A
    $4: 1$
  • B
    $1: 4$
  • C
    $2: 1$
  • D
    $1: 2$

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