If $g \propto \frac{1}{R^3}$ (instead of $\frac{1}{R^2}$),then the relation between the time period $T$ of a satellite near the Earth's surface and the radius $R$ will be:

  • A
    $T^2 \propto R^3$
  • B
    $T \propto R^2$
  • C
    $T^2 \propto R$
  • D
    $T \propto R$

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