If the gravitational force between two objects is proportional to $1/R$,where $R$ is the distance between the two objects,then the orbital speed $v$ is proportional to which of the following?

  • A
    $1/R^2$
  • B
    $R^0$
  • C
    $R^1$
  • D
    $1/R$

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