$A$ double star is a system of two stars rotating about their centre of mass only under their mutual gravitational attraction. Let the stars have masses $m$ and $2m$ and their separation be $l$. Their time period of rotation about their centre of mass will be proportional to:

  • A
    $l^{2/3}$
  • B
    $l$
  • C
    $m^{1/2}$
  • D
    $m^{-1/2}$

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