$A$ particle moves in a circular orbit of radius $r$ under a central attractive force $F = -\frac{k}{r}$,where $k$ is a constant. The periodic time of this motion is proportional to:

  • A
    $r^{1/2}$
  • B
    $r^{2/3}$
  • C
    $r$
  • D
    $r^{3/2}$

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