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According to Kepler, the period of revolution of a planet ( T ) and its mean distance from the sun ( r ) are related by the equation

A

`T^(2)r`= Constant

B

`T^(2)r^(-3)=` Constant

C

`Tr^(3)=` Constant

D

`T^(3)r^(3)=` Constant

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