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A system of binary stars of mass `m_(A)` and `m_(B)` are moving in circular orbits of radii `r_(A)` and `r_(B)` respectively. If `T_(A)` and `T_(B)` are at the time periods of masses `m_(A)` and `m_(B)` respectively then

A

`T_A/T_B = (r_A/r_B)^(3//2)`

B

`T_A gt T_B " if " r_A gt r_B`

C

`T_A gt T_B " if " m_A gt m_B`

D

`T_A = T_B`

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