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Suppose the gravitational force varies inversely as the `n^(th) `power of distance. Then the time period of a planet in circular orbit of radius R around the sun will be proportional to-

A

`r^((n-1)//2)`

B

`r^((n+1)//2)`

C

`r^(n-1)`

D

`r^n`

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