The distance between the Sun and the Earth is $R$. What will be the duration of the year if the distance between the Sun and the Earth becomes $3R$?

  • A
    $\sqrt{3} \text{ years}$
  • B
    $3 \text{ years}$
  • C
    $9 \text{ years}$
  • D
    $3\sqrt{3} \text{ years}$

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