According to Kepler, the period of revolution of a planet $(T)$ and its mean distance from the sun $(r)$ are related by the equation:

  • A
    $T^3 r^3 = \text{constant}$
  • B
    $T^2 r^{-3} = \text{constant}$
  • C
    $T r^3 = \text{constant}$
  • D
    $T^2 r = \text{constant}$

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