A plastic circular disc of radius $R$ is placed on a thin oil film, spread over a flat horizontal surface. The torque required to spin the disc about its central vertical axis with a constant angular velocity is proportional to

  • A

    $R^2$

  • B

    $R^3$

  • C

    $R^4$

  • D

    $R^6$

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