The distances of two planets $A$ and $B$ from the sun are $r_A$ and $r_B$ respectively. Given that $r_B = 100 r_A$. If the orbital speed of planet $A$ is $v$,then the orbital speed of planet $B$ is:

  • A
    $\frac{v}{10}$
  • B
    $\frac{v}{2}$
  • C
    $\sqrt{2} v$
  • D
    $10 v$

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