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Two stars of masses `m_(1)` and `m_(2)` distance r apart, revolve about their centre of mass. The period of revolution is :

A

`2pi sqrt((r^(3))/(2G (m_(1)+m_(2)))`

B

`2pi sqrt((r^(3)(m_(1)+m_(2)))/(2G m_(1)m_(2)))`

C

`2pi sqrt((2r^(3))/(G (m_(1)+m_(2)))`

D

`2pi sqrt((r^(3))/(G (m_(1)+m_(2)))`

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