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For many planets revolving around the stationary sun in circular orbits of different radii (R), the time periods (T) were noted. Then log(R) v/s log· (T) curve was plotted
`[G=(20)/3xx10^(-11)` in M.K.S system, `pi^2`=10]
Estimate the mass of the sun.

A

`6xx10^(29)kg`

B

`5xx10^(20)kg`

C

`8xx10^(25)kg`

D

`3xx10^(25)kg`

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