Two stars of equal masses M are orbiting in a circle of radius R, their orbital time period is
proportional to
A
B
R
C
D
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
A
Let M be the mass of two stars and R be its orbital radius. From Kepler's second law of
planetary motion, 
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